Sweet and Spicy Meatballs with Bell Peppers

Sweet and Spicy Meatballs with Bell Peppers

from vegetablerecipes.com
305 min
8 servings

Feast with your eyes first then delight your taste buds with slow cooker sweet and spicy meatballs with bell peppers.

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup honey
  • ¾ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¾ cup ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons garlic paste OR (12 garlic cloves, minced)
  • 2-4 tablespoons chili paste optional (but highly recommended the full amount)
  • 3 pounds frozen meatballs
  • 4 multi-colored bell peppers cut into 1-inch pieces

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, and chili paste in a small bowl or glass measuring cup. Stir to combine.

  2. 2

    Place the meatballs in the slow cooker. Pour the sauce over the meatballs and stir to coat thoroughly. Cover with lid and cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 1½ hours.

  3. 3

    Stir well, taking care to scrape the sides of the crock-pot. Add the bell peppers and stir again to mix throughout. Cover with lid and cook on HIGH for 1 more hour. Stir and serve warm OR reduce heat to WARM and hold for up to 2 more hours.