Go Back
–+ servings
a black bowl with lemon tahini meatballs in the center
Print Recipe
No ratings yet

Slow Cooker Meatballs in Tahini Sauce

This amazing recipe features tender meatballs simmered in a creamy tahini sauce, all prepared in your trusty slow cooker. Forget hovering over the stove! This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. It is full of flavor that your family will love.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern inspired
Keyword: Easy meal, easy slow cooker meatballs, Lemon tahini meatballs, meatballs in tahini sauce
Servings: 8 servings (about 3 meatballs)
Calories: 401kcal
Author: The Lazy slow cooker

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 24 oz frozen meatballs I use turkey, but any ground meat will work
  • ½ cup tahini
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 2 lemons you will use the juice of both lemons an the zest of just one lemon
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt or more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • water

Instructions

  • Add½ cup tahini, ½ cup olive oil, the juice of 2 lemons, the zest of one lemon, 4 garlic cloves (minced), 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper to a greased slow cooker
  • Use a silicone whisk to begin to combine the ingredients in your crockpot. As you whisk, the tahini will start to seize up. Add 1 tablespoon water at a time as you whisk to loosen things up. Your ultimate goal is a sauce with a creamy consistency. The amount of water will depend on the consistency. I use about ⅛ cup.
  • Taste the dressing and add any additional salt, pepper, lemon, or garlic you feel it may need.
  • Add 24 oz frozen meatballs into slow cooker and toss to fully coat with tahini sauce
  • Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-4 hours.
  • See full write up above for serving suggestions.

Video

Notes

This recipe is great with any ground beef or poultry meatballs.  For best results, to NOT use  "Italian style" meatballs.
This recipe can be easily doubled by fully doubling all ingredients. 
To serve as an appetizer, use smaller, cocktails sized meatballs.   

Nutrition

Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 702mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 3mg
QR Code linking back to recipe