Description
Discover the ultimate crowd-pleaser with these Slow Cooker Korean Meatballs. Tender and juicy beef meatballs are simmered in a rich, sweet-and-spicy sauce made from blackberry preserves and Gochujang, creating a delightful flavor explosion that will have everyone coming back for more. Perfect for any gathering, whether it’s a festive celebration or a cozy family dinner, this easy-to-prepare dish can be made ahead of time and cooked in your slow cooker—allowing you to enjoy more time with your guests. Serve them as appetizers, over rice, or even in sliders for a fun twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 2 eggs
- 22 saltine crackers, crushed (approx. 1 cup)
- 1 cup seedless blackberry preserves
- 3 tablespoons Gochujang
- 1/4 cup red apple vinegar
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/3 cup dry minced onion
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 tsp EACH salt, garlic powder, onion powder, ginger powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs and combine with ground beef, crushed crackers, and spices. Form into meatballs.
- Bake meatballs for approximately 8 minutes until browned.
- Prepare the Korean sauce by whisking together blackberry preserves, Gochujang, vinegar, soy sauce, and cornstarch in another bowl.
- Layer the bottom of your slow cooker with some sauce, add meatballs, drizzle with more sauce, and repeat layers.
- Cook on low for about 2 hours; stir gently at the one-hour mark.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For added spice, adjust Gochujang to taste. Ground turkey can be used as a lighter alternative to beef.