Slow Cooker Mongolian Meatballs Recipe (2024)

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Slow Cooker Mongolian Meatballs are a super easy appetizer recipe featuring savory slow cooker meatballs in a sticky Mongolian glaze sauce. This restaurant inspired recipe is a family favorite perfect for game day food, holiday appetizers for a crowd, or even served with rice for dinner.

Slow Cooker Mongolian Meatballs

My whole family, and especially my kids, LOVE meatballs. The kids lovingly refer to meatballs as "magic meatballs," and get all kinds of excited when they see me get them out. I loveCooked PerfectFrozen Meatballs, as well, because they are so easy to prepare and are made using select meats, real cheeses, and savory herbs then flame-broiled to sear in the flavor.

Cooked PerfectMeatballscome in a variety of flavors, including Italian Style, Homestyle, and Angus Beef. The Mongolian Meatballs recipe below calls for Cooked Perfect Homestyle Meatballs, but I think it would be really yummy with the Angus Beef meatballs, too.

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With game days and holidays fast approaching, we'll be serving up these meatballs quite a bit. There are three things that I just LOVE about this Slow Cooker Mongolian Meatballs recipe.

1. Cooked Perfect Meatballs make the recipe so much more convenient, so you can focus on all the other aspects of entertaining (like trying to clean up the toy tornado mess your kids made this morning! AHH!).

2. Because it's made in the slow cooker, you won't be stuck in the kitchen prepping or watching the food. You get to join in the fun!

Slow Cooker Mongolian Meatballs Recipe

Slow Cooker Mongolian Meatballs

Slow Cooker Mongolian Meatballs are a super easy appetizer recipe featuring savory slow cooker meatballs in a sticky Mongolian glaze sauce. This restaurant inspired recipe is a family favorite perfect for game day food, holiday appetizers for a crowd, or even served with rice for dinner.

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Course: Appetizer, Main, Main Course, Main Dish

Cuisine: American, Asian, Chinese

Ingredients

▢ 1 package (14 ounces) Cooked Perfect Homestyle Meatballs
▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
▢ 1 teaspoon grated ginger
▢ 4 garlic cloves, minced
▢ ½ cup soy sauce
▢ ½ cup beef broth or water
▢ ¼ cup brown sugar
▢ 1 large onion, thinly sliced
▢ 2 green onions sliced diagonally
▢ 2 tablespoons cornstarch
▢ 2 tablespoons water
▢ Sesame seeds and more sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions

Add oil, ginger, garlic, soy, broth, and brown sugar to slow cooker. Stir to combine.
AddCooked Perfect Homestyle Meatballs, sliced onions, and green onions, and stir again.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 or low for 6-8 hours.
When there's about 30 minutes left of cook time, combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl. Stir to create a cornstarch slurry.
Pour cornstarch slurry into slow cooker. Stir to combine. Continue cooking.
Serve warm garnished with more sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

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Slow Cooker Mongolian Meatballs

I have been absolutely craving Asian food lately. Like every day. So good. One of my favorites to order for take-out is Mongolian beef. I know how to make it on the stove-top at home too, but it's pretty involved so I don't always have the time, energy, or desire to make it. I'm really excited to partner withCooked Perfect Meatballsto share this simple Slow Cooker Mongolian Meatballs recipe that is an easy, delicious appetizer for entertaining (and snacking!) all year long. My whole family, and especially my kids, LOVE meatballs. The kids lovingly refer to meatballs as "magic meatballs," and get all kinds of excited when they see me get them out. I loveCooked PerfectFrozen Meatballsbecause they are so easy to prepare and are made using select meats, real cheeses, and savory herbs then flame-broiled to sear in the flavor. Cooked PerfectMeatballscome in a variety of flavors, including Italian Style, Homestyle, and Angus Beef. The Mongolian Meatballs recipe below calls for Cooked PerfectHomestyle Meatballs, but I think it would be really yummy with the Angus Beef meatballs, too. They're also really easy to find, right in your grocer's freezer aisle.

Find Cooked Perfect Meatballsnear you!

With game days and holidays fast approaching, we'll be serving up these meatballs quite a bit. There are three things that I just LOVE about this Slow Cooker Mongolian Meatballs recipe. 1. Cooked Perfect Meatballsmake the recipe so much more convenient, so you can focus on all the other aspects of entertaining (like trying to clean up the toy tornado mess your kids made this morning! AHH!). 2. Because it's made in the slow cooker, you won't be stuck in the kitchen prepping or watching the food. You get to join in the fun! 3. The sauce. Oh my goodness, the sauce. It is the perfect amount of tangy and sweet, just like your favorite take-out Mongolian beef. Since the meatballs slow cook in the sauce, they absorb it just enough. So. Good. You can serve these Slow Cooker Mongolian Meatballs by leaving them right in the crock on warm (sitting in the sauce, of course!). Or you can put them on toothpicks and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds for a more elegant, and still easy, appetizer. I will also be honest here and say that I have also served these with veggies over rice for dinner. Because I believe meatballs should be for all occasions!

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FAQs

Do meatballs get more tender the longer they cook in sauce? ›

You want the oil to be about half a fingernail deep in the pan. Usually, I'm making meatballs with Sunday sauce. I simmer them in the sauce for 2-3 hours. The longer you simmer them, the softer they will be.

Why do my meatballs fall apart in the slow cooker? ›

One disadvantage to the slow cooker is that meatballs may fall apart if you put them in the pot raw. By partially cooking the meatballs before you put them in the slow cooker, you can ensure your meatballs do not fall apart.

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Can you put raw meatballs in sauce to cook? ›

Adding raw meatballs to the sauce and gently simmering till cooked yields ultra-tender results, and infuses the sauce with meaty flavor—a slow cooker gives great results.

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Should I brown meatballs before adding to sauce? ›

Browning meatballs in a pan or oven before adding them to the sauce gives them a darker colour on the outside, which some people prefer.

Why do my meatballs fall apart when I cook them? ›

Because meat shrinks when cooked, mince proteins are likely to separate and crumble unless bound together. Whether it's breadcrumbs or egg (or both), or simply salt, binding the mince is a crucial step in maintaining the softness of your meatballs while preventing them from falling apart.

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What not to do when making meatballs? ›

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Making Meatballs

Not seasoning the meat.
Not adding any moisture to the meat.
Over-mixing the meat.
Not shaping the meatballs correctly.
Not forming evenly-sized meatballs.

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Why do you have to refrigerate meatballs before cooking? ›

Chill your meatballs: refrigerating your meatballs an hour before cooking helps them hold their shape throughout the cooking process. They can chill in the fridge for up to 24 hours before cooking, making meatballs a great make-ahead dish, too.

Do you beat eggs before adding to meatballs? ›

Vincenzo's Top Tips To Make Italian Meatballs

You can whisk the egg separately before adding it to the bowl too if you prefer! The are the best utensil in the kitchen is none other than… Your HANDS! It can definitely massage and combine ingredients really well!

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Can you heat meatballs in a crockpot? ›

Add your frozen, fully cooked meatballs to the slow cooker. Pour in your preferred sauce and give it a stir to coat the meatballs. Use enough sauce to just cover the meatballs. Cook on low for four to six hours.

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How do you make meatballs in the crockpot don't starve? ›

Put 1 monster meat and 3 mushrooms in a crockpot to make meatballs :3. or you can use 3 berries instead. 3 berries= 3 useful food items for later use.

Is it OK for meatballs to be a little pink? ›

To be sure all harmful bacteria are destroyed, cook all ground beef products to an internal temperature of 160 °F throughout. Ground beef can be pink inside after it is safely cooked. The pink color can be due to a reaction between the oven heat and myoglobin, which causes a red or pink color.

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Is it better to fry or bake meatballs? ›

Baking will result in meatballs with a crunchy exterior, though the caramelisation achieved from frying will be superior. Baked meatballs take the least amount of effort, as you'll only need to turn them once or twice throughout the cook and you can make a larger batch at once.

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Is it better to bake meatballs or cook them in sauce? ›

The best meatballs are tender, baked and browned in a hot oven to seal in all the juices. Simmered in robust sauce for a couple of minutes ensures they soak up all of those saucy flavours, this is an easy dinner recipe that will be a hit with your family!

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How long to let meatballs cook in sauce? ›

In a large skillet or pot, heat your tomato sauce on medium-high heat. Add your meatballs to the sauce and bring it to a boil. Turn the stove down to medium-low heat and allow the meatballs to simmer for about 30 minutes or longer. Enjoy!

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How long do meatballs need to simmer in sauce? ›

Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat back down to a light simmer. Add the meatballs and toss them with the sauce. Cover the pot and simmer for 45 minutes.

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Does simmering meatballs make them tender? ›

It's an extra step that adds hands-on cook time, but it pays off in flavor dividends. Simmering meatballs in sauce also helps keeps them tender while they cook, while imbuing the sauce with additional flavor.

Does sauce get better the longer you cook it? ›

Cooking sauces for a long time don't inherently make them better, but it does intensify the flavor.

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