Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Slow Cooker Korean Meatballs, a perfect blend of sweet and spicy that will impress at any gathering! These tender meatballs are simmered in a rich sauce made from hoisin, Gochujang, and blackberry preserves, creating a dish that’s not only easy to prepare but also versatile. Serve them as a crowd-pleasing appetizer on game day or pair them with rice and vegetables for a simple weeknight dinner. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, you’ll have an irresistible meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup crushed saltine crackers
- 1/3 cup dry minced onion
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 cup seedless blackberry preserves
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 3 tablespoons Gochujang
- 1/4 cup red apple vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs. Add the ground beef, crushed crackers, dry minced onion, milk, and seasonings. Mix until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into meatballs and place them on the baking sheet. Bake for about 8 minutes until lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, combine all sauce ingredients in another bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Layer half of the baked meatballs in your slow cooker with some sauce; repeat with remaining meatballs and sauce.
- Cook on low for about 2 hours, stirring gently halfway through if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 100mg