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Teriyaki Meatballs

Teriyaki meatballs are a flavor-packed crockpot recipe that is a recipe even picky eaters love. Throw it together in minutes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 217 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup soy sauce low sodium
  • ⅔ cup water see note
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes or your preference
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup crushed pineapple
  • 3 tablespoons pineapple juice from can of crushed pineapple
  • 16 meatballs see note
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds optional
  • 2 scalions chopped, optional

Instructions

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  1. In a slow cooker or crockpot, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, water, vinegar, sesame oil, salt, red pepper, cornstarch, garlic, pineapple, pineapple juice, and sesame seeds. 
  2. Whisk together until well combined. 
  3. Place meatballs in sauce, gently stirring to coat in sauce. 
  4. Cook on low for 4 hours up to 6 hours or high for 2 hours up to 4 hours, (see note). 
  5. Serve over rice with chopped scallions. 

Notes

  • The number of meatballs you use will depend on their size. If they are smaller, you will have more than 16. 
  • You can purchase your favorite meatballs in the freezer section or you can make your own homemade version using this recipe. 
  • If you are going to be cooking the teriyaki meatballs for the longer cooking time, increase the water to ¾ cup to ensure they don't dry out or burn. 
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Nutrition Information

Calories 217kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 26mg (9%) Sodium 1302mg (54%) Potassium 243mg (7%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 90IU (2%) Vitamin C 6.5mg (7%) Calcium 35mg (4%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 217

% Daily Value*

Calories 217kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 1302mg 54%
Potassium 243mg 5%
Sugar 19g 38%
Vitamin A 90IU 2%
Vitamin C 6.5mg 7%
Calcium 35mg 4%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.