Put meatballs in a slow cooker, but the next 2 ingredients will make it special
Craving a flavorful and easy appetizer or main course? These Slow Cooker Honey Buffalo Meatballs are the perfect solution! Tender meatballs are tossed in a sweet and spicy honey buffalo sauce, creating a mouthwatering combination. Perfect for game day, parties, or a weeknight dinner. Get ready to impress your taste buds!
ADVERTISEMENT
Ingredients:
Meatballs:
ADVERTISEMENT
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Lean ground beef | 2 pounds |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Saltine crackers, crushed | 22 (about 1 cup) |
| Onion, minced | 1/3 cup |
| Milk | 1/2 cup |
| Garlic powder | 1 teaspoon |
| Salt | 1 teaspoon |
| Chili powder | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Smoked paprika | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Ground cumin | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Black pepper | 1/4 teaspoon |
Honey Buffalo Sauce:
ADVERTISEMENT
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Frank’s Red Hot Original Sauce | 1/4 cup |
| Honey | 1/4 cup |
| Apricot preserves | 1/4 cup |
| Brown sugar | 1/4 cup |
| Soy sauce | 2 tablespoons |
| Cornstarch | 1 1/2 tablespoons |
| Butter | 1 tablespoon |
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
- Combine meatball ingredients in a large bowl. Roll into desired size meatballs and place on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 8 minutes until browned.
- Whisk together honey buffalo sauce ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Place meatballs in slow cooker. Drizzle with some sauce. Add remaining meatballs and sauce.
- Cover and cook on low for 2 hours. Stir after 1 hour. Adjust hot sauce to taste if desired.
