Crock Pot Teriyaki Meatballs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
433 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Crock Pot Teriyaki Meatballs
Description
This recipe combines frozen, fully cooked meatballs with a sauce made from teriyaki sauce, canned pineapple tidbits including the juice, and brown sugar added to the crock pot. Cooking on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours allows the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly, coating the meatballs with a glossy, sweet glaze.
Including the pineapple juice adds sweetness and acidity to balance the savory teriyaki sauce. The brown sugar intensifies the sauce’s depth, enhancing caramelization during cooking. Adding sliced green onions just before serving introduces a mild oniony brightness that contrasts the sauce's sweetness.
Meatballs served with the teriyaki sauce make a convenient meal option, commonly eaten over white or brown rice to complement the sauce and provide a filling base. This dish suits casual family meals or potlucks requiring minimal preparation.
A suggested tip for thickening the sauce is mixing cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry and adding it to the crock pot in the last hour of cooking to achieve a thicker consistency if desired.
Ingredients
- 24 oz meatballs frozen, fully cooked
- 10 oz teriyaki sauce I used Kikkoman, in bottle
- 20 oz pineapple tidbits not drained (You want all the pineapple juice, canned
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 green onions sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Add frozen meatballs and pour the sauce consisting of teriyaki sauce, pineapple, and brown sugar to the crock pot.
- Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on high heat for 2 hours or low for 4 hours.
- Top with sliced green onions. Enjoy served over rice.
Notes
- To thicken the sauce, whisk together 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 1/2 cup cold water and add to the crock pot in the last hour of cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 433 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 433kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1878mg | 78% |
| Potassium | 572mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 85IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 10.4mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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