Lazy Slow Cooker Bourbon Meatball Recipe

a bowl with honey bourbon crockpot meatballs on toothpicks

4.75 from 8 votes

Lazy Slow Cooker Bourbon Meatball Recipe

Slow cooker bourbon meatballs are a sweet and savory meatball delight Filled with honey, bourbon and tons of delicious flavor, this dish is the perfect entree or appetizer!

Prep Time5

Cook Time4

Total Time4 5

Course: Appetizer, dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: crockpot honey bourbon meatballs, easy slow cooker meatballs, slow cooker bourbon meatballs

Servings:

Calories: 563kcal

Author: The Lazy slow cooker

Equipment

4 qt slow cooker or larger
measuring cups and spoons
Mixing Spoon

Ingredients

32 oz frozen, cooked meatballs Can be beef, turkey, or chicken
½ cup bourbon
½ cup honey
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup ketchup
½ cup soy sauce low sodium is always my choice
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon garlic minced
1 teaspoon ginger grated or smashed
¼ tsp red pepper flakes or more if you want more heat
¼ cup green onion sliced, plus more for topping if desired
instant mashed potato flakes optional
non-stick cooking spray

Instructions

spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray
non-stick cooking spray
add all ingredients other than potato flakes into slow cooker
32 oz frozen, cooked meatballs, ½ cup bourbon, ½ cup honey, ½ cup brown sugar, ½ cup ketchup, ½ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon garlic, 1 teaspoon ginger, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, ¼ cup green onion
Cook on low for 4-6 hours.
To thicken sauce, cook with lid slightly ajar for the last hour or so OR add stir instant mashed potato flakes into the sauce one tablespoon at a time until desired thickness is achieved.
instant mashed potato flakes
Top with freshly sliced green onion. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Nutritional information is based on use of turkey meatballs

If you plan to serve as an appetizer, use smaller, cocktail-sized meatballs.

Fresh home-cooked meatballs can be used for this recipe as well.

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