Honey Buffalo Crockpot Meatballs (Printer-Friendly Version)
Tender meatballs cooked slowly in a sweet and spicy honey buffalo sauce, ideal for casual meals and gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main
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2 lbs frozen fully-cooked meatballs (beef, chicken, or turkey)
→ Sauce
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1 cup buffalo wing sauce (mild or medium)
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½ cup honey
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¼ cup ketchup
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2 tbsp brown sugar
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tsp garlic powder
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Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Optional Garnishes
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Chopped green onions
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Sesame seeds
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Crushed red pepper flakes
# Steps to Follow:
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together buffalo wing sauce, honey, ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic powder until smooth.
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Place frozen meatballs into the slow cooker and pour the sauce over them. Stir gently to coat evenly.
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Cover and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours or on HIGH for 2 to 2½ hours. Stir once halfway through cooking for uniform flavor distribution.
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Stir well before serving. Keep warm during gatherings. Optionally, garnish with chopped green onions, sesame seeds, or crushed red pepper flakes for added flavor.
# Additional Tips:
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For milder heat, use mild buffalo sauce or increase honey to balance spiciness.
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Homemade meatballs can be substituted if pre-cooked before adding to the slow cooker.
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Leftovers refrigerate well up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
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Serve over rice or inside rolls for a more substantial dish.