Crockpot Sesame Meatballs

 

Ingredients 

Meatballs: 

1 lb ground pork

1 lb. ground beef

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

3 large garlic cloves, minced

1/4 C grated onion

1/4 C Panko breadcrumbs 

1/4 C fresh cilantro , chopped

salt & pepper

Sauce:

3/4 C packed brown sugar 

1/2 C soy sauce 

1/2 C ketchup

1/4 C honey 

2 tbsp. white wine vinegar

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp. salt 

1 tsp. ground pepper

1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper (use 1/4 tsp. for less heat) 

2 tbsp. green onion, white and green parts chopped

1 tbsp. sesame seeds

Directions 

Meatballs: 

1) In a large bowl, combine the meatball ingredients. Season with salt and pepper. 

2) Line two baking sheets with foil and lightly coat with non-stick cooking spray. Form into 1 to 1 1/2 inch meatballs and place on the lined baking sheet in a single layer. 

3) Broil the meatballs on high 6 - 7 minutes, flipping halfway through, or just until browned. You want the meatballs ONLY browned on top not cooked through. 

Sauce: 

1) Combine all the sauce ingredients , except for the green onion and sesame seeds. 

2) Place the meatballs in a crockpot, coating with sauce evenly. 

3) Cook the meatballs on low for 3 hours. Mixing couple times to evenly coat with sauce. 

4) Transfer the meatballs to a serving platter and sprinkle with green onion and sesame seeds. 

Prep: 20 minutes

Cook: 3 hours 10 minutes

Total: 3 hours 30 minutes

Makes: 50 mini meatballs