This slow cooker 3-ingredient honey garlic meatball recipe is one of those lifesavers I lean on during busy weeks, game days, or when the kids invite half the neighborhood over. It has that cozy, potluck charm you see at church gatherings and family reunions here in the Midwest—simple ingredients, big flavor, and a warm, sticky sauce that makes everyone reach for seconds. With just a bag of frozen meatballs, some honey, and garlic, you can have a hearty, crowd-pleasing dish quietly bubbling away while you handle homework, laundry, or just take a breath. It’s the kind of recipe you make once and then keep in your back pocket for every birthday party, holiday, or lazy Sunday afternoon.
These honey garlic meatballs go wonderfully over a bed of fluffy white rice or buttered egg noodles to soak up all that sweet and savory sauce. For something a little lighter, pair them with steamed green beans, roasted broccoli, or a simple salad with a tangy vinaigrette to balance the sweetness. If you’re serving a crowd, you can keep them warm right in the slow cooker and set out toothpicks so guests can enjoy them as an appetizer alongside cheese and crackers or a veggie tray. For a more filling family dinner, add a side of garlic bread or dinner rolls so everyone can mop up the extra sauce from their plates.
Slow Cooker 3-Ingredient Honey Garlic Meatballs
Ingredients
1 (32 oz) bag frozen fully cooked meatballs (beef, pork, turkey, or chicken)
1 cup honey
4 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 1/2 tablespoons jarred minced garlic)
1 cup honey
4 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 1/2 tablespoons jarred minced garlic)
