Category: Appetizers

Appetizers, Beef, Recipes, Simi Homemade, Slow Cooker

General Tso Meatballs (Slow Cooker)

Nicole

 

10This is an excellent recipe. It is full of flavor and fun. This can be served as an appetizer, or as a main dish. I have now served it both ways. This recipe makes an excellent pot luck recipe too.

Ingredients:

  • 1 – 26oz bag frozen meatballs
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp. ginger, minced or grated
  • 2 tsp. sesame oil
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (More or less)
  • 1 c. low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 c. low sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp. honey
  • 4 tsp. sesame seeds
  • Garnish with 4 green thinly sliced green onions

Directions:

  1. Add one bag of frozen meatballs to a lined slow cooker (for easy clean up)
  2. In a bowl add remaining ingredients except, green onions and sesame seeds. Mix well
  3. Add sauce ingredients to the slow cooker and mix well. Covering all the meatballs.
  4. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. The time will vary.
  5. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
  6. Serve over rice or on their own.

Inspired by Delish

Appetizers, Holiday, Pork, Recipes, Slow Cooker

Buffalo Meatballs (Slow Cooker)

Nicole

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These buffalo meatballs are outstanding. They go to the top of my list as the perfect party food or potluck dish. This receipt is very easy to put together and delicious! I highly recommend this recipe to anyone. They are not too spicy so you can always up the spice if that is your thing.

Ingredients:

  • 32-ounce bag of meatballs (Not the Italian meatballs)

Sauce:

  • 1 cup Frank’s Red Hot Original Sauce, plus more to taste
  • 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 cup apricot preserves
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons cornstarch

Directions:

  1. Mix all the sauce ingredients together in a bowl and set aside.
  2. Add meatballs to a lined slow cooker for easy clean up
  3. Add the sauce to the slow cooker and mix well.
  4. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours. Watch to insure they do not burn