Description
Sweet Chili Meatballs in the crockpot are an irresistible blend of savory and sweet flavors, perfect for any gathering or cozy family dinner. Tender meatballs simmer in a luscious sweet chili sauce, creating a flavor explosion that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With minimal prep time and effortless cooking, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or entertaining friends. Serve as an appetizer or main dish and enjoy the comforting aroma that fills your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, and green onions until combined without overworking.
- Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- In another bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and garlic powder.
- Place meatballs in the crockpot and pour sauce over; stir gently to coat.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours until cooked through.
- Serve warm, drizzled with extra sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Appetizer/Main Dish
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg