This Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Meatballs Recipe is a convenient and delicious dish that combines tender meatballs with a sweet and spicy chili sauce. Perfect for gatherings or a simple family dinner, this Crockpot recipe allows you to prepare a flavorful meal with minimal effort.
Simply mix the ingredients, let the slow cooker do the work, and enjoy the delightful aroma as the meatballs cook to perfection.
Easy Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Meatballs
These sweet chili meatballs are made with ground meat, breadcrumbs, and a blend of seasonings, then simmered in a tangy sweet chili sauce. The recipe takes about 6 hours in the slow cooker and serves 6 people.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- Sesame seeds for garnish optional
- Chopped cilantro for garnish optional
Instructions
- Mix Meatball Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, green onions, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Prepare Slow Cooker: Place the meatballs in the slow cooker.
- Make Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Pour the sauce over the meatballs in the slow cooker.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the meatballs are cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped cilantro if desired. Serve warm with rice or as an appetizer.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 6 meatballs
- Calories: 220kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
