Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Meatballs

two slow cooked meatballs on a wooden spoon held over a crockpot full of the same

5 from 1 vote

These Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Meatballs are a flavor explosion waiting to happen! Tender meatballs simmer in a sweet and tangy sauce for a delicious and effortless weeknight dinner.

Prep Time5

Cook Time4

Total Time4 5

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: Thai inspired

Keyword: crockpot meatballs with ravioli, easy slow cooker meatballs, meatball appetizer, sweet chili meatballs, weeknight meal

Servings: servings

Calories: 420kcal

Author: The Lazy slow cooker

Equipment

3 qt slow cooker or larger
measuring spoons and cups
Knife and cutting board
Mixing Spoon

Ingredients

24 oz frozen meatballs* I use turkey, but chicken and beef work well too.
½ onion diced
10 oz sweet chili sauce
2 tablespoon ketchup
2 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1½ tablespoon soy sauce
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 red bell pepper chopped
red chili flakes optional
sesame seeds and green onion optional garnish

Instructions

Place 24 oz frozen meatballs* into a greased slow cooker
Add ½ onion, 10 oz sweet chili sauce, 2 tablespoon ketchup, 2 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 tablespoon honey, 2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, 1½ tablespoon soy sauce, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger and, 1 red bell pepper and stir to combine
Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours (or high for 2-3 hours).
Stir in diced red pepper and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
See above write up for serving ideas.

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Notes

*Homemade meatballs work with this recipe as well

**For best results, do not use Italian-style meatballs.

****For best flavor, cook on low.

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