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Asian Meatballs – Slow Cooker

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Asian Meatballs – Meatballs with Asian flavors are made easier by cooking low and slow in the slow cooker.

Asian Meatballs on top of rice with green onions.

I have to admit – it feels kind of silly to be writing about meatballs just days before Thanksgiving. But I figured that at this point, you most likely have your Thanksgiving menu planned out, but you are still going to need easy recipes for the weeknights – or for those crazy busy nights that are coming up between Thanksgiving and Christmas!!

I have a thing for meatballs, I think. I’ve made them in the slow cooker before (Tamale Meatballs). And I’ve made them Asian style before (Sweet and Sour Meatballs). But I combined them this time – Asian style in the slow cooker!!

I actually came up with this when I was in a clean out the fridge mood, and found a bottle of hoisin sauce and a bottle of plum sauce that both needed to be used. What I ended up with was a winner!!  And while this isn’t a dump and cook slow cooker meal, I think the extra little bit of effort is totally worth it.  I haven’t tried it, but I’m guessing that you could even make these meatballs ahead of time, freeze them, and then slow cook them (adding some extra time if they are frozen).  That will make the morning prep even easier!

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Asian Meatballs on top of rice with green onions.

Slow Cooker Asian Meatballs

  • Author: Deborah Harroun
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Asian
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Description

Meatballs with an Asian flair are made easier by cooking low and slow in the slow cooker.

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Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 lb ground pork
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 scallions, chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced (cut this in half if you don’t love ginger!)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1–2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Sauce

  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1–2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup plum sauce

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine all of the meatball ingredients except vegetable oil. Use your hands and mix lightly, just until mixed. Form into tablespoon sized meatballs. Set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and brown on all sides. Transfer meatballs to a slow cooker.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine all of the sauce ingredients. Pour over the meatballs.
  4. Cook in a slow cooker on low for 4-6 hours, or until the meatballs are cooked through. Serve over rice with sliced scallions, if desired.

Keywords: asian meatballs

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  1. Lisa says

    Just wanted to pass along I love these and I make a double batch and freeze half, and put them in the Crockpot frozen and add the sauce per the recipe and it turns out great! I buy my beef in 1 lb. Packs from my local grass fed beef farm and Whole Foods ground pork usually comes in around 1 lb weight too. I use a little chicken stock to this the sauce out so it’s more saucy than glaze-y.

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  2. Slow Cooker Success says

    Hey Deborah! I just want to thank you for posting this recipe 🙂 I’m newly married and to be honest I’m not very fond of cooking… LOL Since I’m married now and needs to make my hubby happy :-), I need to make an effort in cooking. I made Slow Cooker Asian Meatballs recipe of yours which made my husband happy! I really appreciate it, you are not making people educated about this cooking tips but ties up couples too! 🙂

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  4. Dr Seuss says

    These are great! We cooked them on low in the crockpot for just 2 hours (they seemed pretty well cooked in the pan while browning them) and QUADRUPLED THE SAUCE! It was delicious served over thin spaghetti noodles.

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  5. Maggie says

    Made this last night as I thought this would be a great homecoming meal tonight for my busy/traveling husband! Of course, I tried one before I threw them in the frig…..YUMMY!
    I did substitute the ground beef with ground turkey breast…still awesome. We are big fans of Bison, so I’ll try that next. BTW, you have a wonderful variety of recipes…keep it up! Kindly,

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  9. teresa says

    i just posted a meatball recipe too, haha! being a food blogger, sometimes you feel thanksgiving’d out before the holiday even comes. this looks wonderful, i love those flavors.

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