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Slow Cooker Honey Buffalo Meatballs

Slow Cooker Honey Buffalo Meatballs

The ultimate comfort food, Slow Cooker Honey Buffalo Meatballs are the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. Made with frozen meatballs, a tangy sauce, and minimal prep time, this dish is an easy weeknight dinner that everyone will love. You'll want to make it tonight!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bag frozen meatballs
  • ¼ cup Frank’s Red Hot Original Sauce
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup apricot preserves
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Whisk
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

  1. Start by spraying the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. This ensures that your meatballs won’t stick to the bottom, making cleanup easier.
  2. Next, take that bag of frozen meatballs and pour them straight into the slow cooker. There’s no need to thaw them; they will cook perfectly from frozen, absorbing all those delicious flavors.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the ¼ cup Frank’s Red Hot Original Sauce, ¼ cup honey, ¼ cup apricot preserves, ¼ cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch. You want to get a smooth mixture, so whisk it well until everything is combined.
  4. Once your sauce is ready, pour it over the meatballs in the slow cooker. Make sure to stir gently, ensuring all the meatballs are well-coated in that luscious sauce.
  5. Now, cover your slow cooker and set it to cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours. This is the best part—the aroma that fills your kitchen will have everyone eagerly anticipating dinner.
  6. Every hour or so, give the meatballs a gentle stir. This helps them cook evenly and allows the sauce to penetrate all sides, making them even more flavorful.
  7. As the cooking time comes to an end, check that the meatballs are heated through. They should be steaming hot and juicy, ready to be served.
  8. Finally, serve the meatballs fresh from the slow cooker, or keep them warm on the lowest setting until you’re ready to enjoy them. Don't forget to have some toothpicks handy for easy serving!

Notes

Leftover meatballs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. You can also freeze the cooked meatballs for up to three months. Just be sure to let them cool completely before freezing.