Name: Slow Cooker Korean Meatballs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 2 pounds lean ground beef; 2 eggs; 22 saltine crackers, crushed (approx. 1 cup); 1/3 cup dry minced onion; 1/3 cup milk; 1 tsp EACH salt, garlic powder, onion powder, ginger powder; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 jar (10 oz) seedless blackberry preserves; 1/2 cup hoisin sauce; 3 tablespoons Gochujang; 1/4 cup red apple vinegar; 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce; 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/2 tsp EACH ginger powder, garlic powder, onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Slow Cooker Korean Meatballs

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Indulge in the rich and flavorful experience of Slow Cooker Korean Meatballs, a delightful dish that combines tender beef meatballs with a sweet and spicy sauce. Perfect for any gathering, these meatballs make for an impressive appetizer or a satisfying main course. With minimal prep time and the convenience of a slow cooker, you can easily whip up this crowd-pleaser for parties, game days, or cozy family dinners. The unique blend of hoisin sauce, Gochujang, and blackberry preserves creates a mouthwatering glaze that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Whether served over rice, in lettuce wraps, or as sliders, these meatballs are versatile enough to please every palate.

Author: Amanda
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 120 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Yield: Approximately 20 servings 1x
Category: Main
Method: Baking/Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients

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2 pounds lean ground beef
2 eggs
22 saltine crackers, crushed (approx. 1 cup)
1/3 cup dry minced onion
1/3 cup milk
1 tsp EACH salt, garlic powder, onion powder, ginger powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 jar (10 oz) seedless blackberry preserves
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons Gochujang
1/4 cup red apple vinegar
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 tsp EACH ginger powder, garlic powder, onion powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 450°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs then add the ground beef, crushed saltines, minced onion, milk, and spices. Mix until combined and shape into meatballs.
Place meatballs on the baking sheet and bake for about 8 minutes until lightly browned.
Meanwhile, whisk together all sauce ingredients in a bowl.
Layer some sauce at the bottom of your slow cooker, followed by half of the meatballs and more sauce; repeat with the remaining meatballs and sauce.
Cover and cook on low for about 2 hours. Stir gently after one hour.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approximately 150g)
Calories: 310
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 19g
Cholesterol: 115mg

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