Slow Cooker Teriyaki Meatballs
A delightful dish featuring tender meatballs in a rich teriyaki sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 250 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 2 pounds frozen fully-cooked meatballs
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated) or 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (for slurry)
- 2 tablespoons honey (optional)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce Base by whisking pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, vinegar, and optional honey in a medium bowl.
- Load the Slow Cooker with the frozen meatballs, distributing them evenly.
- Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the meatballs, gently stirring to coat.
- Cook on Low for 4-5 hours or on High for 2-3 hours, stirring halfway through.
- Thicken the Sauce by mixing cornstarch and water in a small bowl, then pouring the slurry into the slow cooker to stir well.
- Finish and Serve by garnishing the meatballs with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, enjoying them over rice or as appetizers.
Notes
For convenience, use store-bought or homemade frozen meatballs. Adjust sauce thickness with cornstarch as desired.
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