Homemade Honey Garlic Sauce for Meatballs That Wow

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Homemade Honey Garlic Sauce for Meatballs, transforming frozen meatballs into a crowd-pleasing dish.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Sauces

Cuisine: American

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Meatballs

28-32 ounces Frozen Meatballs Use homestyle fully-cooked frozen meatballs for a quick protein boost.

For the Sauce

2 cups Ketchup Primary sweet and tangy base for the sauce.
1.5 cups Brown Sugar Enhances sweetness and thickness of the sauce.
0.5 cups Honey Adds unique sweetness and hint of floral flavor.
2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Provides savory umami depth.
2 tablespoons Minced Garlic Delivers aromatic depth and classic flavor.

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Pour the frozen meatballs into your large slow cooker, spreading them out to ensure even cooking. Allow the meatballs to sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic until smooth and well-combined.
Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the meatballs in the slow cooker. Gently stir to coat the meatballs thoroughly with the sauce.
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low for 3-4 hours, or on high for 2 hours. The meatballs are ready when heated through and the sauce is bubbling.
Give the meatballs a final gentle stir and serve warm over rice or noodles, drizzling extra sauce over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

You can adjust the ingredients based on your preferences.

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