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Sweet Chili Meatballs

Sweet Chili Meatballs: Easy, Juicy, and Full of Flavor

Discover the irresistible Sweet Chili Meatballs, a perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors, ideal for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 meatballs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Meat Beef, turkey, or chicken
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Use gluten-free if needed
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh for best flavor
  • 1 large Egg Or flaxseed egg for vegan alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Black or white pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Sweet Chili Sauce Store-bought or homemade
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Low-sodium preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Optional for added flavor

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all your ingredients: ground meat, panko breadcrumbs, minced garlic, egg, salt, pepper, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and lime juice.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground meat with panko breadcrumbs, minced garlic, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
  3. Roll the mixture into uniform balls, about the size of 2 tablespoons each, aiming for 24 meatballs.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and lime juice until well combined.
  5. Transfer the meatballs to the crockpot in a single layer and pour the sauce over them, ensuring all meatballs are coated.
  6. Cook in the crockpot on low for 6 hours or high for 2-3 hours, ensuring the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  7. When done, gently stir the meatballs in the sauce to coat before serving warm, garnished if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

These meatballs can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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