Description
Savor the delightful flavors of Slow Cooker Korean Meatballs, an irresistible dish that combines sweet and spicy elements for a memorable culinary experience. These tender meatballs are crafted with lean ground beef and simmered in a luscious sauce featuring blackberry preserves and Gochujang, creating an explosion of taste that’s sure to impress at any gathering. Whether served as an appetizer or over rice with veggies for a hearty meal, they are easy to prepare, making them perfect for busy days or festive occasions. Enjoy the make-ahead convenience and let your slow cooker do the magic while you focus on entertaining your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 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
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp EACH ginger powder, garlic powder, onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and add remaining meatball ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Form mixture into meatballs and place on the baking sheet. Bake for about 8 minutes until lightly browned.
- While meatballs bake, combine sauce ingredients in a bowl; whisk until smooth.
- Layer some sauce at the bottom of the slow cooker, add baked meatballs, drizzle more sauce on top, and repeat layers.
- Cook on low for about 2 hours; stir gently after one hour.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 80mg