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Ginger Garlic Slow Cooker Meatballs

Cultural Context

Originating from various Asian cuisines, meatballs are often flavored with aromatic ingredients like ginger and garlic. These flavors not only enhance the taste but also reflect the culinary traditions that emphasize balance and harmony. In modern cooking, slow cooker meatballs have gained popularity for their convenience and ability to meld flavors over time, making them a favorite for gatherings and family meals.

AsianUSmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 egg
1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb extra lean ground beef or turkey
1/3 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
1 Tbsp chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 green onion, minced
Dash hot pepper sauce
2 carrots, sliced
1 green pepper, coarsely chopped
1 onion, sliced
1 1/2 cups no salt added chicken or vegetable broth
2 Tbsp sodium reduced soy sauce
2 Tbsp cornstarch

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: tamari

Coconut aminos is lower in sodium and gluten-free.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

hoisin sauce

🥗Healthier: plum sauce

💰Cheaper: sweet soy sauce

Plum sauce offers similar sweetness with fewer additives.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey reduces fat content while ground pork is often cheaper.

1

Sprinkle carrots, pepper, and onion in the bottom of the slow cooker; set aside.

2

In a bowl, whisk together egg, ginger, and garlic.

3

Add turkey, breadcrumbs, parsley, green onion, and hot pepper sauce. Roll turkey mixture into 1-inch balls and add to slow cooker.

4

Pour chicken broth over meatballs and vegetables.

5

Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or until meatballs are no longer pink and carrots are tender.

6

Whisk soy sauce and cornstarch together and stir into slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for about 15 minutes, stirring twice or until thickened and glossy.

Cooking Techniques

mixingformingslow-cooking

Equipment Needed

slow cookermixing bowlwhisk

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Allergens

milksoywheat

Also Known As

Asian MeatballsGinger Meatballs

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