These crockpot honey garlic meatballs are sticky, sweet, and about as dump-and-go as dinner gets. Whisk honey, fresh garlic, coconut aminos, and a little sriracha right in the slow cooker, add a bag of frozen meatballs, and walk away for the afternoon. By dinner, the meatballs are tender and glazed and ready to pile over white rice. They're gluten-free and dairy-free too!

Meatballs glazed in dark sauce, topped with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, served over a bed of white rice in a patterned bowl.

This isn’t the only meatball dinner in Crock-tober. For pasta night, grab my Crockpot Marinara Meatballs and Orzo. For something creamy, my Tuscan Meatballs and Gnocchi is the one. And if you love this sauce but want chicken, try my Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken and Rice.

Ingredients & Notes

Frozen meatballs - I used Amylu chicken meatballs, which are gluten-free and dairy-free. If you use another brand, check the label, because a lot of frozen meatballs are made with breadcrumbs.
Honey - Used for sweetness and stickiness!
Fresh garlic - Use four cloves, minced. Ground garlic will work in a pinch.
Coconut aminos - This is the salty, savory base. Soy sauce works too.
Sriracha, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and ginger - These add a little heat, a little tang, and a toasty finish.
Arrowroot starch - It thickens the sauce so it clings to every meatball.

How to Make Crockpot Honey Garlic Meatballs

A dark, savory sauce with minced garlic cooking in a slow cooker. — **Step 1** : Whisk the sauce ingredients in the bottom of a crockpot.

A block of frozen meatballs in a slow cooker filled with brown sauce. — **Step 2** : Add the frozen meatballs, cover, and cook low and slow.

Meatballs in a slow cooker coated in a glossy, dark red sauce with a spatula resting in the pot. — **Step 3** : Give the meatballs a good stir to make sure each one get some sauce.

Meatballs in a dark glaze topped with sesame seeds and green onions, served over a bed of white rice in a patterned bowl. — **Step 4** : Serve over rice with green onions, sesame seeds, and chili crunch.

Tips

Give it the afternoon. I was surprised by how tender the meatballs got after a few hours on low.
Cook it on LOW. I tested it this way and the meatballs were perfect. High works in a pinch but you'll want to stir the meatballs every now and then.
Add chili crunch oil to the rice for extra heat. The meatballs are kid-friendly but my husband likes to add chili crunch oil.
Finish with green onions and sesame seeds. That’s all it needs!

How to Store Leftover Teriyaki Salmon

Store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to serve. Heat in the microwave or in a skillet over medium heat until warm.

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