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Crockpot Korean BBQ Meatballs

These crockpot Korean BBQ meatballs are sweet, spicy, sticky, and packed with bold flavor thanks to a rich gochujang BBQ-style sauce. Made with frozen meatballs and a simple homemade glaze, they’re an easy slow cooker recipe that works for both weeknight dinners and party appetizers.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 5 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 26 oz frozen home style meatballs
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/4 cup mirin
  • 1/3 cup gochujang paste
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup green onions sliced
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup spicy mayonnaise for drizzling optional

Instructions
 

  • Spray the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray, then add the meatballs.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, beef broth, mirin, gochujang, rice vinegar, soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, garlic, and sesame oil until smooth.
  • Pour the sauce over the meatballs and toss everything together so the meatballs are evenly coated.
  • Cover and cook on low for about 5 hours, stirring a couple of times during cooking to prevent the sauce from sticking around the edges.
  • Before serving, sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds, then drizzle over spicy mayo.