Crockpot Honey Garlic Meatballs Recipe ~ Great Appetizer!

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide a healthier option while crushed crackers are often less expensive.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork can be more budget-friendly.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Coconut aminos are lower in sodium, while liquid aminos are often cheaper.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, while maple syrup can be less expensive.

Add 1 cup of ketchup and 1 cup of barbecue sauce to the crockpot.

Add 1 and 1/2 cups of brown sugar to the crockpot.

Add 2 tablespoons of low sodium soy sauce to the mixture.

Add 3 teaspoons of minced garlic and 1/2 cup of honey.

Whisk the ingredients in the crockpot until all the brown sugar is dissolved.

Add the 32 oz bag of frozen meatballs to the sauce and mix until all the meatballs are coated.

Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for about 2 and 1/2 hours.

After 4 and 1/2 hours, serve the meatballs over noodles, rice, or plain.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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