Make dinner time fun with these Slow Cooker Mongolian Meatballs that the whole family will happily gather around. This Mongolian meatballs recipe uses frozen meatballs simmered in a savory sauce full of classic Asian flavors. This is the perfect way to serve on busy days, game days, or when the big game is starting and you want something warm and comforting without wandering around the kitchen. Serve them with white rice or cauliflower rice for a perfect dinner that everyone will love.
Yes! Homemade meatballs made with ground beef or ground turkey work great—just make sure they’re fully cooked before adding them to the slow cooker.
White rice, cauliflower rice, broccoli florets, peas or bok choy all pair perfectly with the delicious sauce.
Absolutely – add red pepper flakes or a pinch of black pepper to the sauce for extra heat
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Ingredient description
- Frozen Meatballs: Freezing meatballs saves time and makes slow cooker meatballs easy while still soaking up the delicious sauce while cooking.
- soy sauce: The soy sauce brings the characteristic salty depth of Mongolian sauce and balances the sweetness.
- Dark brown sugar: The brown sugar adds a rich texture and slightly caramel sweetness that pairs perfectly with the soy sauce.
- Hoisin Sauce: The hoisin sauce adds complexity and a hint of sweetness that enhances the overall deliciousness of the sauce.
- Garlic cloves: Fresh garlic gives the sauce a rich flavor that pairs perfectly with the ginger.
- Fresh ginger: The ginger adds warmth and brightness, making the sauce less flavorful.
- Sesame: Sesame seeds impart a slight crunch and nutty flavor before serving.
- onion: The green onions bring color and freshness, balancing the richness of the meatballs.
- cornstarch (optional): If you want a thicker sauce, use cornstarch to make a cornstarch slurry.
Slow Cooker Mongolian Meatballs
- Add frozen meatballs to the bottom of a 6-quart or larger slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, stir together remaining sauce ingredients until well combined.
- Pour sauce over meatballs. Place lid on slow cooker and cook on high for 1-2 hours, or on low for 4-6 hours, or until meatballs are heated through and sauce has thickened.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion slices and serve immediately. enjoy!
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Slow Cooker Mongolian Meatballs
Make dinner time fun with these Slow Cooker Mongolian Meatballs that the whole family will happily gather around.
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Calories: 410kilocalories | carbohydrate: 35gram | protein: 30gram | Fat: 33gram | Saturated fat: 12gram | Polyunsaturated fat: 3gram | Monounsaturated fat: 14gram | cholesterol: 109milligrams | sodium: 2383milligrams | Potassium: Chapter 584milligrams | fiber: 1gram | sugar: 30gram | Vitamin A: 51IU | Vitamin C: 2milligrams | calcium: 66milligrams | iron: 3milligrams
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