Slow Cooker Teriyaki Meatballs Recipe
You’ll love these incredibly tender and juicy Slow-Cooker Teriyaki Meatballs for their sweet and tangy flavors. Make this easy recipe for dinner or a tasty appetizer.
Servings 6
Calories 472kcal
Equipment
- 6-quart Slow Cooker
- medium mixing bowl
- fork or whisk
Ingredients
- 28 ounces frozen Beef Meatballs 24-26 precooked meatballs
- ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- ½ cup beef broth
- ½ cup brown sugar light or dark
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch more if you like a thicker sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds optional garnish
- sliced green onions optional garnish
Instructions
- Place your frozen meatballs in your slow cooker. If you tend to have issues with sticking, lightly grease the insert.
- For the teriyaki sauce - place soy sauce, pineapple juice, beef broth, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, red pepper flakes, sesame oil, and cornstarch in a medium bowl; whisk them together until smooth.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce over the meatballs and stir to combine.
- Place the cover on the crockpot and cook on low for 4-6 hours until the sauce bubbles and thickens. Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Serve your teriyaki meatballs as an appetizer with toothpicks, or eat them as a meal.
- You can make this recipe with chicken, turkey, or beef meatballs.
- You can toss some veggies into the Crockpot with the meatballs. Mushrooms, sliced red or green peppers, snow peas, and broccoli all combine well with the teriyaki sauce. Just add them about an hour before the recipe is done cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 472kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 864mg | Potassium: 494mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg