Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Slow Cooker Korean Meatballs, simmered to perfection in a rich and tangy sweet heat sauce. These tender beef meatballs are not just an appetizer; they shine as a main dish too! Perfect for gatherings like New Year’s Eve or Game Day, they’re easy to prepare ahead of time and will leave your guests raving about their delightful taste. The combination of sweet blackberry preserves and spicy Gochujang creates a sauce that’s both enticing and addictively delicious. Serve them over rice, in lettuce wraps, or on sliders for a versatile meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup crushed saltine crackers
- 1/3 cup dry minced onion
- 1 cup seedless blackberry preserves
- 3 tablespoons Gochujang
- 1/4 cup red apple vinegar
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with foil.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, then add ground beef, crushed crackers, minced onion, and spices. Mix until just combined.
- Roll meat mixture into balls and place on the baking sheet. Bake for about 8 minutes until lightly browned.
- In another bowl, combine all sauce ingredients and whisk until smooth.
- Layer half the sauce in the slow cooker, followed by baked meatballs, additional sauce, and repeat layers.
- Cover and cook on low for about 2 hours. Stir gently halfway through cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 105mg