Slow Cooker Teriyaki Meatballs
Meatballs are simmered in the slow cooker in a flavorful, sweet and spicy homemade teriyaki sauce.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time5 hours hrs
Total Time5 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 187kcal
- 2 dozen precooked frozen meatballs
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/3 cup beef broth
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1-2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Place meatballs in a lightly greased slow cooker.
To make teriyaki sauce: in a medium bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients until smooth.
Pour sauce over meatballs. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until sauce bubbles and thickens. To speed up thickening, you may turn the slow cooker to high for the last hour of cooking time.
Serve over hot cooked rice.
Serving: 1g | Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 885mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g