Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Slow Cooker Korean Meatballs, a dish that combines sweet and spicy elements for a truly delightful experience. These tender beef meatballs simmer in a rich, homemade sauce that infuses every bite with flavor. Perfect for gatherings, game days, or as a quick weeknight dinner, they can be served as appetizers or over rice for a complete meal. Effortlessly prepare them ahead of time and let your slow cooker transform simple ingredients into a mouthwatering dish that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup crushed saltine crackers
- 1/3 cup dry minced onion
- 1/3 cup milk
- 10 oz jar seedless blackberry preserves
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 3 tablespoons Gochujang
- 1/4 cup red apple vinegar
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with foil.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and combine with ground beef, crushed crackers, dry minced onion, milk, and seasonings. Mix thoroughly.
- Roll the mixture into meatballs and bake for about 8 minutes until lightly browned.
- Prepare the sauce by whisking together blackberry preserves, hoisin sauce, Gochujang, red apple vinegar, and soy sauce in another bowl.
- Layer some sauce in the slow cooker, followed by baked meatballs and more sauce. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
- Cook on low for about 2 hours, stirring gently halfway through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking/Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (about 150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 80mg