Honey Garlic Glazed Kielbasa Meatball Bites
Honey Garlic Glazed Kielbasa Meatball Bites
Ingredients
For the Kielbasa Meatball Bites
- 1 pound smoked kielbasa, cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 12 frozen cooked meatballs, thawed, about 12 ounces
For the Honey Garlic Glaze
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce, low sodium
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons water
For Garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the kielbasa and meatballs. Cut the smoked kielbasa into 1/2-inch thick rounds. If using larger meatballs, you can cut them in half for bite-sized pieces. Place the kielbasa and meatballs into a 4-quart or larger slow cooker.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the honey garlic glaze. In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Pour the glaze over the kielbasa and meatballs in the slow cooker. Stir gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 2 hours, or on high for 1 hour, stirring once halfway through, until the kielbasa and meatballs are heated through and the flavors have melded.
⏱️ 120 min
- 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. After the cooking time, stir the cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker. Cook for an additional 15-20 minutes on high, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 20 min
- 6
Transfer the honey garlic glazed kielbasa and meatballs to a serving dish. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped fresh parsley, if desired. Serve warm with toothpicks as an appetizer.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Honey Garlic Glazed Kielbasa Meatball Bites
For the Kielbasa Meatball Bites
- 1 pound smoked kielbasa, cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 12 frozen cooked meatballs, thawed, about 12 ounces
For the Honey Garlic Glaze
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce, low sodium
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons water
For Garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the kielbasa and meatballs. Cut the smoked kielbasa into 1/2-inch thick rounds. If using larger meatballs, you can cut them in half for bite-sized pieces. Place the kielbasa and meatballs into a 4-quart or larger slow cooker.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the honey garlic glaze. In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Pour the glaze over the kielbasa and meatballs in the slow cooker. Stir gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 2 hours, or on high for 1 hour, stirring once halfway through, until the kielbasa and meatballs are heated through and the flavors have melded.
⏱️ 120 min - 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. After the cooking time, stir the cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker. Cook for an additional 15-20 minutes on high, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 20 min - 6
Transfer the honey garlic glazed kielbasa and meatballs to a serving dish. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped fresh parsley, if desired. Serve warm with toothpicks as an appetizer.
⏱️ 3 min