These Honey Garlic Meatballs Crockpot Recipes are the perfect mix of sweet, savory, and sticky — a total crowd-pleaser that’s impossible to resist. I love how simple they are to make, yet they taste like something you’d get from your favorite restaurant. The sauce is what makes them shine — a glossy blend of honey, garlic, soy sauce, and a hint of spice that coats every meatball beautifully.
Whether you make them for dinner, meal prep, or a party appetizer, they’re always a hit. The meatballs turn out juicy and tender, soaking up all that delicious honey garlic glaze. You can serve them over rice, noodles, or even with toothpicks for easy snacking. It’s one of those recipes that looks fancy but takes minimal effort — perfect for busy nights when you still want something homemade and full of flavor.
Honey Garlic Meatballs Crockpot Recipes
Sweet and Spicy Honey Garlic Meatballs
Juicy meatballs coated in a sticky honey garlic glaze with a fiery kick of spice for bold flavor lovers.
Ingredients: Ground beef, honey, soy sauce, garlic, chili flakes, breadcrumbs, egg.
Steps to Make Sweet and Spicy Honey Garlic Meatballs
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Mix beef, breadcrumbs, egg, and spices into meatballs.
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Bake until browned.
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Simmer honey, soy sauce, garlic, and chili flakes for sauce.
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Toss meatballs in the spicy glaze.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 360 calories, 28g protein, 18g carbs, 16g fat.
Teriyaki Honey Garlic Meatballs
A savory-sweet twist combining honey garlic flavor with a hint of teriyaki richness.
Ingredients: Ground beef, honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, sesame oil.
Steps to Make Teriyaki Honey Garlic Meatballs
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Mix meatball ingredients and shape.
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Bake until golden.
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Make sauce with honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.
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Coat meatballs in teriyaki-style glaze.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 350 calories, 27g protein, 20g carbs, 14g fat.
Honey Garlic Chicken Meatballs
Light, flavorful chicken meatballs coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce.
Ingredients: Ground chicken, honey, garlic, soy sauce, breadcrumbs, green onions.
Steps to Make Honey Garlic Chicken Meatballs
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Mix ground chicken with breadcrumbs and seasonings.
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Form balls and bake until cooked.
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Simmer honey, soy sauce, and garlic for glaze.
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Toss chicken meatballs in sauce.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 330 calories, 30g protein, 17g carbs, 12g fat.
Honey Garlic Turkey Meatballs
Lean and delicious turkey meatballs covered in a glossy honey garlic glaze.
Ingredients: Ground turkey, garlic, honey, soy sauce, breadcrumbs, egg.
Steps to Make Honey Garlic Turkey Meatballs
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Combine ingredients and form meatballs.
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Bake until lightly browned.
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Mix sauce ingredients and simmer.
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Coat meatballs evenly in glaze.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 310 calories, 29g protein, 15g carbs, 10g fat.
Sticky Honey Garlic Meatballs
Sticky, sweet, and perfectly glazed — these meatballs are a hit for any meal or party.
Ingredients: Ground beef, honey, soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar, cornstarch.
Steps to Make Sticky Honey Garlic Meatballs
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Roll and cook meatballs until browned.
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Combine sauce ingredients in a pan.
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Thicken with cornstarch slurry.
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Toss meatballs in sticky glaze.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 370 calories, 26g protein, 19g carbs, 17g fat.
Honey Garlic Meatballs with Pineapple
A tropical twist with juicy pineapple chunks for a sweet and tangy flavor combo.
Ingredients: Ground pork, honey, soy sauce, garlic, pineapple, ginger.
Steps to Make Honey Garlic Meatballs with Pineapple
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Mix and form pork meatballs.
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Bake until browned.
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Cook honey, soy sauce, garlic, and pineapple in skillet.
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Combine meatballs with pineapple glaze.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 380 calories, 27g protein, 23g carbs, 15g fat.
Crockpot Honey Garlic Meatballs
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An effortless slow-cooked version with tender, juicy meatballs and a thick, flavorful glaze.
Ingredients: Frozen meatballs, honey, soy sauce, garlic, ketchup, brown sugar.
Steps to Make Crockpot Honey Garlic Meatballs
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Add meatballs to slow cooker.
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Whisk sauce ingredients and pour over.
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Cook on low for 3–4 hours.
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Stir before serving.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 340 calories, 24g protein, 20g carbs, 13g fat.
Honey Garlic Meatballs with Sesame
Sweet honey garlic flavor enhanced with toasted sesame seeds for added crunch and depth.
Ingredients: Ground beef, honey, soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, sesame seeds.
Steps to Make Honey Garlic Meatballs with Sesame
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Mix and bake meatballs.
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Prepare sauce with honey, soy, and garlic.
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Toss meatballs in sauce and top with sesame seeds.
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Garnish with green onions.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 355 calories, 27g protein, 18g carbs, 14g fat.
Honey Garlic Meatballs with Veggies
A wholesome take featuring tender veggies mixed into the meatballs and sauce.
Ingredients: Ground chicken, honey, soy sauce, garlic, bell peppers, carrots.
Steps to Make Honey Garlic Meatballs with Veggies
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Mix meatball ingredients and bake.
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Sauté veggies with garlic.
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Add sauce and simmer.
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Toss meatballs with veggies in sauce.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 320 calories, 29g protein, 16g carbs, 11g fat.
Spicy Honey Garlic Meatballs
A fiery version with chili sauce and red pepper flakes for those who love a kick.
Ingredients: Ground beef, honey, garlic, soy sauce, chili sauce, red pepper flakes.
Steps to Make Spicy Honey Garlic Meatballs
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Mix and form meatballs.
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Bake until cooked.
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Prepare honey garlic chili sauce.
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Coat meatballs and garnish with green onions.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 365 calories, 28g protein, 18g carbs, 15g fat.
Sweet and Spicy Honey Garlic Meatballs
Juicy meatballs coated in a sticky honey garlic glaze with a fiery kick of spice for bold flavor lovers.
Ingredients: Ground beef, honey, soy sauce, garlic, chili flakes, breadcrumbs, egg.
Steps to Make Sweet and Spicy Honey Garlic Meatballs
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Mix beef, breadcrumbs, egg, and spices into meatballs.
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Bake until browned.
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Simmer honey, soy sauce, garlic, and chili flakes for sauce.
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Toss meatballs in the spicy glaze.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 360 calories, 28g protein, 18g carbs, 16g fat.
Teriyaki Honey Garlic Meatballs
A savory-sweet twist combining honey garlic flavor with a hint of teriyaki richness.
Ingredients: Ground beef, honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, sesame oil.
Steps to Make Teriyaki Honey Garlic Meatballs
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Mix meatball ingredients and shape.
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Bake until golden.
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Make sauce with honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.
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Coat meatballs in teriyaki-style glaze.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 350 calories, 27g protein, 20g carbs, 14g fat.
Honey Garlic Chicken Meatballs
Light, flavorful chicken meatballs coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce.
Ingredients: Ground chicken, honey, garlic, soy sauce, breadcrumbs, green onions.
Steps to Make Honey Garlic Chicken Meatballs
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Mix ground chicken with breadcrumbs and seasonings.
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Form balls and bake until cooked.
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Simmer honey, soy sauce, and garlic for glaze.
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Toss chicken meatballs in sauce.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 330 calories, 30g protein, 17g carbs, 12g fat.
Honey Garlic Turkey Meatballs
Lean and delicious turkey meatballs covered in a glossy honey garlic glaze.
Ingredients: Ground turkey, garlic, honey, soy sauce, breadcrumbs, egg.
Steps to Make Honey Garlic Turkey Meatballs
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Combine ingredients and form meatballs.
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Bake until lightly browned.
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Mix sauce ingredients and simmer.
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Coat meatballs evenly in glaze.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 310 calories, 29g protein, 15g carbs, 10g fat.
Sticky Honey Garlic Meatballs
Sticky, sweet, and perfectly glazed — these meatballs are a hit for any meal or party.
Ingredients: Ground beef, honey, soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar, cornstarch.
Steps to Make Sticky Honey Garlic Meatballs
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Roll and cook meatballs until browned.
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Combine sauce ingredients in a pan.
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Thicken with cornstarch slurry.
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Toss meatballs in sticky glaze.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 370 calories, 26g protein, 19g carbs, 17g fat.
Honey Garlic Meatballs with Pineapple
A tropical twist with juicy pineapple chunks for a sweet and tangy flavor combo.
Ingredients: Ground pork, honey, soy sauce, garlic, pineapple, ginger.
Steps to Make Honey Garlic Meatballs with Pineapple
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Mix and form pork meatballs.
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Bake until browned.
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Cook honey, soy sauce, garlic, and pineapple in skillet.
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Combine meatballs with pineapple glaze.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 380 calories, 27g protein, 23g carbs, 15g fat.
Crockpot Honey Garlic Meatballs
An effortless slow-cooked version with tender, juicy meatballs and a thick, flavorful glaze.
Ingredients: Frozen meatballs, honey, soy sauce, garlic, ketchup, brown sugar.
Steps to Make Crockpot Honey Garlic Meatballs
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Add meatballs to slow cooker.
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Whisk sauce ingredients and pour over.
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Cook on low for 3–4 hours.
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Stir before serving.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 340 calories, 24g protein, 20g carbs, 13g fat.
Honey Garlic Meatballs with Sesame
Sweet honey garlic flavor enhanced with toasted sesame seeds for added crunch and depth.
Ingredients: Ground beef, honey, soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, sesame seeds.
Steps to Make Honey Garlic Meatballs with Sesame
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Mix and bake meatballs.
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Prepare sauce with honey, soy, and garlic.
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Toss meatballs in sauce and top with sesame seeds.
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Garnish with green onions.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 355 calories, 27g protein, 18g carbs, 14g fat.
Honey Garlic Meatballs with Veggies
A wholesome take featuring tender veggies mixed into the meatballs and sauce.
Ingredients: Ground chicken, honey, soy sauce, garlic, bell peppers, carrots.
Steps to Make Honey Garlic Meatballs with Veggies
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Mix meatball ingredients and bake.
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Sauté veggies with garlic.
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Add sauce and simmer.
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Toss meatballs with veggies in sauce.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 320 calories, 29g protein, 16g carbs, 11g fat.
Spicy Honey Garlic Meatballs
A fiery version with chili sauce and red pepper flakes for those who love a kick.
Ingredients: Ground beef, honey, garlic, soy sauce, chili sauce, red pepper flakes.
Steps to Make Spicy Honey Garlic Meatballs
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Mix and form meatballs.
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Bake until cooked.
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Prepare honey garlic chili sauce.
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Coat meatballs and garnish with green onions.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 365 calories, 28g protein, 18g carbs, 15g fat.
Sweet and Spicy Honey Garlic Meatballs
Juicy meatballs coated in a sticky honey garlic glaze with a fiery kick of spice for bold flavor lovers.
Ingredients: Ground beef, honey, soy sauce, garlic, chili flakes, breadcrumbs, egg.
Steps to Make Sweet and Spicy Honey Garlic Meatballs
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Mix beef, breadcrumbs, egg, and spices into meatballs.
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Bake until browned.
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Simmer honey, soy sauce, garlic, and chili flakes for sauce.
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Toss meatballs in the spicy glaze.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 360 calories, 28g protein, 18g carbs, 16g fat.
Teriyaki Honey Garlic Meatballs
A savory-sweet twist combining honey garlic flavor with a hint of teriyaki richness.
Ingredients: Ground beef, honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, sesame oil.
Steps to Make Teriyaki Honey Garlic Meatballs
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Mix meatball ingredients and shape.
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Bake until golden.
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Make sauce with honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.
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Coat meatballs in teriyaki-style glaze.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 350 calories, 27g protein, 20g carbs, 14g fat.
Honey Garlic Chicken Meatballs
Light, flavorful chicken meatballs coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce.
Ingredients: Ground chicken, honey, garlic, soy sauce, breadcrumbs, green onions.
Steps to Make Honey Garlic Chicken Meatballs
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Mix ground chicken with breadcrumbs and seasonings.
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Form balls and bake until cooked.
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Simmer honey, soy sauce, and garlic for glaze.
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Toss chicken meatballs in sauce.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 330 calories, 30g protein, 17g carbs, 12g fat.
Honey Garlic Turkey Meatballs
Lean and delicious turkey meatballs covered in a glossy honey garlic glaze.
Ingredients: Ground turkey, garlic, honey, soy sauce, breadcrumbs, egg.
Steps to Make Honey Garlic Turkey Meatballs
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Combine ingredients and form meatballs.
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Bake until lightly browned.
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Mix sauce ingredients and simmer.
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Coat meatballs evenly in glaze.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 310 calories, 29g protein, 15g carbs, 10g fat.
Sticky Honey Garlic Meatballs
Sticky, sweet, and perfectly glazed — these meatballs are a hit for any meal or party.
Ingredients: Ground beef, honey, soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar, cornstarch.
Steps to Make Sticky Honey Garlic Meatballs
-
Roll and cook meatballs until browned.
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Combine sauce ingredients in a pan.
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Thicken with cornstarch slurry.
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Toss meatballs in sticky glaze.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 370 calories, 26g protein, 19g carbs, 17g fat.
Honey Garlic Meatballs with Pineapple
A tropical twist with juicy pineapple chunks for a sweet and tangy flavor combo.
Ingredients: Ground pork, honey, soy sauce, garlic, pineapple, ginger.
Steps to Make Honey Garlic Meatballs with Pineapple
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Mix and form pork meatballs.
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Bake until browned.
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Cook honey, soy sauce, garlic, and pineapple in skillet.
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Combine meatballs with pineapple glaze.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 380 calories, 27g protein, 23g carbs, 15g fat.
Crockpot Honey Garlic Meatballs
An effortless slow-cooked version with tender, juicy meatballs and a thick, flavorful glaze.
Ingredients: Frozen meatballs, honey, soy sauce, garlic, ketchup, brown sugar.
Steps to Make Crockpot Honey Garlic Meatballs
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Add meatballs to slow cooker.
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Whisk sauce ingredients and pour over.
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Cook on low for 3–4 hours.
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Stir before serving.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 340 calories, 24g protein, 20g carbs, 13g fat.
Honey Garlic Meatballs with Sesame
Sweet honey garlic flavor enhanced with toasted sesame seeds for added crunch and depth.
Ingredients: Ground beef, honey, soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, sesame seeds.
Steps to Make Honey Garlic Meatballs with Sesame
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Mix and bake meatballs.
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Prepare sauce with honey, soy, and garlic.
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Toss meatballs in sauce and top with sesame seeds.
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Garnish with green onions.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 355 calories, 27g protein, 18g carbs, 14g fat.
Honey Garlic Meatballs with Veggies
A wholesome take featuring tender veggies mixed into the meatballs and sauce.
Ingredients: Ground chicken, honey, soy sauce, garlic, bell peppers, carrots.
Steps to Make Honey Garlic Meatballs with Veggies
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Mix meatball ingredients and bake.
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Sauté veggies with garlic.
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Add sauce and simmer.
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Toss meatballs with veggies in sauce.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 320 calories, 29g protein, 16g carbs, 11g fat.
Spicy Honey Garlic Meatballs
A fiery version with chili sauce and red pepper flakes for those who love a kick.
Ingredients: Ground beef, honey, garlic, soy sauce, chili sauce, red pepper flakes.
Steps to Make Spicy Honey Garlic Meatballs
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Mix and form meatballs.
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Bake until cooked.
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Prepare honey garlic chili sauce.
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Coat meatballs and garnish with green onions.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): 365 calories, 28g protein, 18g carbs, 15g fat.
FAQ
Can I use frozen meatballs for this recipe?
Yes! Frozen meatballs work perfectly. Just add them straight to the crockpot — no need to thaw beforehand.
Can I make this recipe with homemade meatballs?
Absolutely. Homemade meatballs add extra flavor and texture. Just brown them slightly before adding to the crockpot to help them hold together.
How long should I cook honey garlic meatballs in the crockpot?
Cook on low for 4–6 hours or high for 2–3 hours until the sauce is thick and the meatballs are fully heated.
What can I serve with honey garlic meatballs?
They’re great over white rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes. You can also serve them with toothpicks as a party appetizer.

I’m Priscilla Swahn, a registered dietitian with a master’s degree in nutritional sciences. With over a decade of experience in holistic nutrition, I specialize in creating delicious keto recipes to help you enjoy a healthy lifestyle. On iKetoMom, you’ll find a variety of recipes for every meal—hearty breakfasts, satisfying lunches, mouthwatering dinners, indulgent desserts, and refreshing drinks. My recipes make keto living easy and enjoyable for the whole family. Featured in EatingWell and MindBodyGreen, I also collaborate with health centers and corporate companies to share my expertise. Join me and discover the joy of keto cooking!





