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Slow Cooker Orange Meatballs Recipe

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  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 3 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 33 minutes
  • Yield: 35 meatballs
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Slow Cooker Orange Meatballs recipe offers a simple, flavorful dish combining savory fully cooked meatballs with a sweet and tangy orange marmalade and soy sauce glaze. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners or crowd-pleasing party appetizers, it requires just five ingredients and minimal prep. The slow cooker gently simmers the meatballs, allowing them to absorb the delicious sauce for juicy, sweet-savory bites every time.

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 32 ounces fully cooked meatballs, thawed from frozen (beef or turkey recommended)

Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 ⅓ cup sweet orange marmalade
  • ¼ cup lite or reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon minced dried onions

Instructions

  1. Add the Meatballs: Place the thawed fully cooked meatballs into the slow cooker, spreading them out evenly to prepare for the sauce.
  2. Mix the Sauce Ingredients: In a separate bowl or directly in the slow cooker, combine the orange marmalade, lite soy sauce, garlic powder, and minced dried onions. Stir well to blend all flavors.
  3. Combine and Cook: Pour the sauce mixture over the meatballs and gently stir to coat them evenly. Cover the slow cooker with its lid.
  4. Slow Cook: Cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours. Since the meatballs are already fully cooked, the goal is to heat through and allow the flavors to infuse.
  5. Serve: Once done, serve immediately for the best flavor and texture. Alternatively, keep warm on the ‘keep warm’ setting if serving at a party or buffet.
  6. Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat gently in the microwave for about 30 seconds or until warmed through. Freezing is possible but not recommended as the meatballs start frozen.

Notes

  • Choose beef or turkey fully cooked meatballs based on your preference.
  • Adjust cooking time depending on your slow cooker’s heat output; start checking earlier if your slow cooker runs hot.
  • Using lite or reduced sodium soy sauce helps control saltiness, but regular soy sauce can be used if preferred.
  • Serve these meatballs as a main dish with rice or noodles or as a bite-size party snack with toothpicks.
  • Keep warm setting is helpful for parties to maintain temperature without overcooking.

Find it online: https://dishrise.com/slow-cooker-orange-meatballs-recipe/