Crock Pot Thai Sweet Chili Meatballs
Crock Pot Thai Sweet Chili Meatballs
These crock pot Thai sweet chili meatballs are sweet, tangy, sticky, and packed with bold flavor. Made with frozen beef meatballs and Thai sweet chili sauce, this incredibly easy slow cooker recipe creates tender meatballs coated in a rich, glossy sauce that’s perfect served over fluffy rice.
The sweet chili sauce slowly thickens as it cooks, coating every meatball with the perfect balance of sweetness and mild heat. Whether you’re serving these as an easy family dinner, party appetizer, meal prep recipe, or game day favorite, they’re always a hit.
Best of all, this recipe requires very little prep and lets the slow cooker do all the work.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy slow cooker recipe
- Uses frozen meatballs
- Sweet and spicy flavor
- Perfect over rice
- Great for parties and potlucks
- Family-friendly dinner
Ingredients
- 1 (32-ounce) bag frozen beef meatballs
- 1 bottle Hy-Vee Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
For Serving
- Cooked white rice
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
Step 1: Add the Meatballs
Place frozen meatballs into the crock pot.
Step 2: Make the Sauce
In a medium bowl combine:
- Thai sweet chili sauce
- minced garlic
- garlic salt
- soy sauce
- brown sugar
Whisk until combined.
Step 3: Combine
Pour the sauce over the meatballs.
Stir gently to coat.
Step 4: Slow Cook
Cover and cook:
- LOW for 4-5 hours
or - HIGH for 2-3 hours
Stir once or twice during cooking if possible.
Step 5: Serve
The sauce should be thick, glossy, and sticky.
Serve over hot cooked rice.
Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours
- Total Time: About 5 hours
- Servings: 6
Tips for the Best Thai Sweet Chili Meatballs
Use Your Favorite Brand
Any Thai sweet chili sauce will work in this recipe.
Let the Sauce Thicken
The longer it cooks, the richer and stickier the sauce becomes.
Serve Over Rice
The extra sauce is delicious spooned over rice.
Add Fresh Garnishes
Green onions and sesame seeds add great flavor and texture.
Variations
Spicy Thai Meatballs
Add sriracha or red pepper flakes.
Pineapple Sweet Chili Meatballs
Add pineapple chunks during the last hour of cooking.
Garlic Chili Meatballs
Double the garlic for extra flavor.
Appetizer Version
Serve directly from the slow cooker with toothpicks.
Jennie’s Thoughts
I love recipes that are simple but taste like you put in a lot more effort than you actually did. These Thai sweet chili meatballs are one of those recipes. The sweet chili sauce creates the most delicious sticky glaze, and the slow cooker makes everything incredibly easy.
My favorite way to serve these is over a big bowl of rice because the extra sauce is just too good to waste. They’re sweet, savory, slightly spicy, and always one of the first recipes people ask me for.
What to Serve with Thai Sweet Chili Meatballs
- Steamed white rice
- Fried rice
- Lo mein noodles
- Stir-fried vegetables
- Egg rolls
- Asian slaw
- Broccoli
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat in the microwave until heated through.
These crock pot Thai sweet chili meatballs are sweet, sticky, savory, and incredibly easy to make. Using frozen meatballs and a simple sweet chili sauce, this easy slow cooker recipe is perfect for family dinners, parties, meal prep, and busy weeknights.
