Description
These Slow Cooker Teriyaki Meatballs are sweet, savory, and tender, simmered in a homemade teriyaki sauce. This easy crockpot meatball recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or as an appetizer. Enjoy flavorful meatballs with rice or noodles for a family-friendly dinner.
Ingredients
32 oz frozen meatballs
1 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar.
2. Place frozen meatballs into the slow cooker.
3. Pour the teriyaki sauce over the meatballs and stir to coat evenly.
4. Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours.
5. Mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
6. Add the slurry 30 minutes before serving and stir to thicken the sauce.
7. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
8. Serve hot over rice, noodles, or as an appetizer.
Notes
Use frozen meatballs for ease or homemade for added flavor.
Adjust the sweetness by reducing honey or brown sugar if desired.
Add veggies like bell pepper or pineapple chunks for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg