Crockpot Teriyaki Meatballs with a Sweet and Sticky Sauce

Crockpot teriyaki meatballs served in a cream colored bowl with sauce, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Crockpot Teriyaki Meatballs with a Sweet and Sticky Sauce

These crockpot teriyaki meatballs are slow cooked in a sweet and savory sauce and are perfect for game day, potluck, or holiday parties.

Prep Time10

Cook Time6

Total Time6 10

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Crockpot, meatballs, Teriyaki

Servings: servings

Equipment

Ingredients

32 oz bag frozen precooked meatballs (about 2 pounds)
¾ cup soy sauce
1 ½ cups pineapple juice
1 cup beef broth
1 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons honey
3 to 6 cloves garlic minced
¾ teaspoon ground ginger
¾ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 teaspoons sesame oil
3 tablespoons cornstarch
green scalllions to garnish (optional)
sesame seed to garnish (optional)

Instructions

Place the frozen meatballs into a lightly greased slow cooker.
Whisk together the soy sauce, pineapple juice, beef broth, brown sugar, honey, garlic, ground ginger, red pepper flakes, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Pour the sauce over the meatballs.
Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, stirring occasionally. Turn to high for the last hour if needed to help the sauce thicken.
Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds and enjoy!

Notes

Nutritional information is an estimate and provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Serving size is 6 meatballs. These meatballs can be eaten as an appetizer or served over a bed of rice as a main dish.

Store leftovers in an airtight food storage container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water or broth.

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