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Crockpot Asian Meatballs

2 hours 45 minutes
4.55 from 109 votes
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by: Joanna Cismaru
10.01.20

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You’ll love these Crockpot Asian Meatballs, especially if you’re a meatball fan! Asian style meatballs that are sweet and tangy, bursting with flavor and made in a crockpot! Perfect for game day, the holidays or just a snack! Total crowd pleaser.

asian meatballs on a serving platter each with a small fork stuck in them

Another meatball recipe …

These crockpot Asian meatballs are all about pork! Loaded with garlic, green onion and ginger these babies are PACKED with flavor. Not to mention, the sauce is to die for; all of my favorite Asian flavors, combined into one sensational sauce.

These meatballs are the perfect appetizer for any party or potluck. They’re sweet and tangy from the hoisin sauce with a bit of a kick from the Sriracha. These meatballs are perfection!

Why pork meatballs?

I don’t know about you, but I love pork meatballs, because of the fat content they are so much juicier than any other meatball and hold a lot more of the flavor!

If you aren’t a pork fan, any ground meat would work for these meatballs! Ground beef would be wonderful with this glaze. You can also combine meats like ground pork and ground beef together!

shaped meatballs on a baking sheet ready for baking

Ingredient Notes

Meatballs:

  • Ground Pork – You can substitute for any ground protein. If you’re using turkey or chicken your meatballs may be a bit dry but lower fat content.
  • Green Onion – Chopped.
  • Garlic – Minced. Fresh is always best.
  • Sesame Oil – Peanut oil, olive oil, perilla oil, walnut oil, avocado oil, canola oil, sesame seeds, tahini or sesame paste and roasted peanuts are all suitable sesame oil alternatives.
  • Ginger – Freshly grated. You can use ginger powder as well.
  • Eggs – Eggs are the binder in our meatballs, holding the everything together.

Sauce:

  • Hoisin Sauce – A staple in Asian cuisine.
  • Soy Sauce – Tamari is the closest in taste to regular soy sauce. It can be used as a substitute if you’re not dealing with a soy allergy or monitoring your sodium intake. You can also use Worcestershire or fish sauce.
  • Rice Vinegar – Apple cider vinegar will also work.
  • Garlic – Minced.
  • Ginger – Freshly grated. You can use powder if you don’t have fresh.
  • Sriracha – Can be replaced with your choice of hot sauce.
  • Pepper – Season to taste.

How to make crockpot Asian Meatballs

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 F degrees.
  2. Make the meatballs: Mix all the meatball ingredients together in a large bowl. Shape into 1 inch meatballs and place on baking sheet. 
  3. Bake: Bake the meatballs for 25 minutes or until just slight brown and no longer pink inside.
  4. Make the sauce: Mix all the sauce ingredients together.
  5. Slow cook: Toss the meatballs together with the sauce and pour into crockpot. Cook on low for 2 hours.
  6. Garnish and serve: Serve garnished with additional chopped green onion or sesame seeds.
crockpot asian meatballs in sweet and tangy sauce in a slow cooker

How to serve

These meatballs are SO good you can eat them on their own – they work perfectly as an appetizer or finger food for parties and gatherings. If you’d like to make them a full meal, why not put them atop a bed of steamed rice or noodles. Pair it with a Crunchy Asian Salad and you have the perfect dish.

Make ahead

Because these meatballs are baked first and then slow cooked with the sauce, these are ideal to make ahead. You can bake the meatballs and make the sauce, then the day when you want to serve them, simply finish them off in the slow cooker. This way they’ll be warm for serving.

asian meatballs on a white plate each with a fork in them and garnished with sesame seeds and green onions

Leftovers

Leftovers will last in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 to 4 days. You can reheat them easily in the microwave or oven.

If you want to keep them in the freezer store the sauce and meatballs separately (both in an airtight container). When ready to serve place the frozen meatballs in the slow cooker with the sauce and cook on low for about 4 hours until heated through.

More delicious meatball recipes to try:

  • Meatballs with Mushroom Sauce
  • Meatball Parmesan
  • Cheesy Chicken Meatball Rolls
  • Spicy Ricotta Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
  • Sweet Potato Turkey Meatballs
  • Firecracker Chicken Meatballs

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crockpot asian meatballs on a plate with forks stuck in the tops

Crockpot Asian Meatballs

4.55 from 109 votes
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 2 hrs 25 mins
Total: 2 hrs 45 mins
Author: Joanna Cismaru
Serves: 12
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You'll love these Crockpot Asian Meatballs, especially if you're a meatball fan! Asian style meatballs that are sweet and tangy, bursting with flavor and made in a crockpot! Perfect for game day, the holidays or just a snack! Total crowd pleaser.

Equipment

  • 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 2 pounds ground pork
  • ½ cup green onions chopped, about 6
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoon ginger freshly grated
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon pepper or to taste

Sauce

  • ⅔ cup Hoisin sauce
  • ¼ cup soy sauce low sodium
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoon ginger freshly grated
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper freshly ground

Garnish

  • 2 tablespoon sesame seeds optional
  • 2 green onions chopped
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix all the meatball ingredients together in a large bowl. Shape into 1 inch in diameter meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet. 
  • Bake the meatballs for 25 minutes or until just slight brown and no longer pink inside.
  • In the meantime, mix all the sauce ingredients together.
  • Toss the meatballs together with the sauce and pour into your crockpot. Cook on low for 2 hours. The sauce will reduce and thicken a bit.
  • Serve garnished with additional chopped green onion or sesame seeds.

Recipe Notes

  1. This recipe should yield about 36 meatballs.
  2. Can I use any other type of meat: Any ground meat would work. Ground beef would be wonderful with this type of glaze, but feel free to use ground chicken or ground turkey. You can also combine meats like ground pork and ground beef together.
  3. Can I fry these: Yes! Heat about a tbsp of oil in a skillet then add the meatballs and fry until golden all around, should take about 7 to 10 minutes.
  4. Can I make these ahead: Yes! Meatballs usually reheat really well. If you’re making these ahead, store the sauce separately in another container in the fridge. Before ready to serve place the frozen meatballs in the crockpot and pour the sauce over them. Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
  5. Can I freeze these meatballs: Yes! Follow the instructions for making these ahead, and store them in the freezer separately both in an airtight container.
  6. How do I store leftovers: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 to 4 days.
  7. Nutrition: Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 3meatballsCalories: 271kcal (14%)Carbohydrates: 8g (3%)Protein: 15g (30%)Fat: 19g (29%)Saturated Fat: 6g (38%)Cholesterol: 82mg (27%)Sodium: 696mg (30%)Potassium: 288mg (8%)Sugar: 4g (4%)Vitamin A: 105IU (2%)Vitamin C: 3.2mg (4%)Calcium: 44mg (4%)Iron: 1.4mg (8%)
Course:Appetizer
Cuisine:American, Asian
Keyword:asian meatballs, crockpot asian meatballs
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  1. Melissa says

    October 31, 2021 at 6:29 pm

    Can I skip the oven part and put them straight in the crockpot?

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      November 1, 2021 at 11:04 am

      You can, they just will take longer to cook, I’d do them 3 to 4 hours on high.

      Reply
  2. Leighann says

    October 1, 2021 at 5:04 pm

    4 stars
    These were really good! I had a craving for something Asian inspired but I had also been thinking “meatballs” because everyone eats without complaint. Yet I didn’t want pasta… These ticked every box! I used lower sodium options wherever I could and they deffinitely did not lack flavor! We ate them over white rice and drizzled a little sauce on it. We will be making these again!

    Reply
  3. Susan Becker says

    June 25, 2021 at 10:28 am

    5 stars
    Hi Jo, I made 2 batches of the Asian Meatballs for a neighborhood party. They were the hit of the party–delicious and so easy to put together. Thank you again for another good treat.

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      June 25, 2021 at 12:06 pm

      So glad you guys enjoyed them! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Joanie Hollabaugh says

    July 31, 2020 at 6:11 pm

    5 stars
    I have recommended your site to so many friends and family. As a marketer and a cook (not related) I love that you give alternate cooking methods plus complimentary dishes. Fully executed – watch out Food Network. Well done!

    Reply
  5. Roz | La Bella Vita Cucina says

    February 2, 2020 at 1:48 pm

    I’m looking forward to making these soon! the sauce sounds incredible!

    Reply
  6. denise thiel says

    February 2, 2020 at 9:27 am

    the asian meatball Recipe doesn’t call for any breadcrumbs or panko, was this an error or there is no filler in them?

    Reply
    • Jo Cooks Team says

      February 3, 2020 at 10:22 am

      The purpose of breadcrumbs is to hold onto moisture to prevent dry meatballs. Since these are made with pork, they are nice and juicy on their own. No need for breadcrumbs!

      Reply
      • Kayla says

        January 9, 2022 at 1:37 pm

        Will this recipe work with ground turkey and/or ground chicken?

      • Joanna Cismaru says

        January 9, 2022 at 4:43 pm

        For sure!

  7. Lorri says

    March 3, 2019 at 7:56 am

    I can’t wait to try your Asian meatball recipes !!! They all look & sound amazing !!!!!

    Thank you !!!!!

    Reply
  8. Jennifer says

    April 4, 2018 at 11:20 am

    Thanks so much for this recipe! Have you or anyone ever used frozen meatballs for this dish? Thanks in advance!

    Reply
  9. Janelle says

    January 27, 2018 at 5:49 am

    Hey, I have to make double the amount for church potluck. Do I need to cook them in crockpot longer?

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      January 27, 2018 at 11:24 am

      No, I don’t believe so.

      Reply
      • Janelle says

        January 28, 2018 at 12:41 pm

        5 stars
        Thank you so much! They turned out great! Everyone loved them.

  10. Kathy Wright says

    December 30, 2017 at 8:30 am

    How many meatballs does this recipe make? It says 12 servings but how many meatballs per serving? Thx

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      December 30, 2017 at 11:26 am

      It’s stated in the recipe notes. About 36 meatballs. Enjoy! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Rick Wright says

    December 28, 2017 at 6:53 am

    If I don’t have a crock pot, could I just simmer them in a large fry pan instead?

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      December 28, 2017 at 10:12 am

      Yes, absolutely! Just make sure the heat is really low.

      Reply
  12. Tersha says

    January 18, 2017 at 12:27 pm

    Attending an appy party tomorrow here in Mexico ,prepped the meatballs and sauce and now they lazing in fridge. Ready for cooking tomorrow,
    I love prep work
    Luckily I have those little forks brought from Canada
    Thanks for a great recipe
    Had no green onion, substituted cilantro stalks chopped finely
    Will take pics and post tomorrow

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      January 18, 2017 at 2:27 pm

      Awesome, hope you like them!

      Reply
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