Description
Succulent honey buffalo meatballs bring zesty comfort to dinner tables with their perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors. Home cooks can easily craft these crowd-pleasing bites that promise quick satisfaction and delightful taste in every single bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 32 ounces (907 grams) frozen pre-cooked meatballs (beef, turkey, or chicken)
Sweeteners and Sauces:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) honey
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) hot sauce (like Frank’s Red Hot)
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
Instructions
- Transfer frozen meatballs into a slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together hot sauce, honey, brown sugar, and mustard until smooth and thoroughly blended.
- Drizzle the prepared sauce over the meatballs, gently tossing to ensure complete and uniform coating.
- Cover the slow cooker and set to LOW temperature, cooking for 2.5-3 hours or on HIGH for 1 hour, occasionally stirring to prevent sticking and promote even heat distribution.
- Once meatballs are heated through and sauce has thickened, remove from slow cooker and transfer to a serving dish.
- Optional: Sprinkle finely chopped fresh parsley on top for added color and a hint of freshness before presenting to guests.
Notes
- Check meatball quality by choosing pre-cooked, uniform frozen meatballs for consistent texture and flavor absorption.
- Adjust spice levels by selecting mild or hot sauce based on personal heat tolerance, creating a customizable dish.
- Use honey alternatives like maple syrup or agave for different flavor profiles or dietary restrictions.
- Prevent sauce burning by stirring occasionally and ensuring even coating on meatballs during slow cooking process.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours (on Low) or 1 hour (on High)
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg