Zesty Slow Cooker Orange Meatballs
Tangy, sticky, and sweet citrus-glazed meatballs cooked to tender perfection in a slow cooker. A perfect fusion of savory meat and bright orange flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American-Asian Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey or pork
- 1/2 cup orange marmalade
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening)
- 1 tablespoon water (for slurry)
- Optional: sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Roll the ground meat into one-inch balls and place them in the slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together orange marmalade, orange juice, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth.
- Pour the glaze over the meatballs in the slow cooker, tossing gently to ensure all meat is coated.
- Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours or on High for 3 hours.
- Mix cornstarch and water in a small cup to create a slurry. Stir this into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Serve hot over rice or as an appetizer, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.