Description
Get ready for your new favorite weeknight dinner: Slow Cooker Teriyaki Meatballs. This easy recipe is packed with bold, sticky-sweet teriyaki flavor and made effortless thanks to your slow cooker. Whether you’re looking for an easy recipe to serve over rice, a fun game-day appetizer, or a freezer-friendly meal prep option, these tender, saucy meatballs deliver comfort and craveability in every bite. A true crowd-pleaser that fits any occasion, perfect for quick dinners, lazy weekends, or flavorful party food. Great for dinner ideas, food ideas, or anyone hunting for a flavorful yet hands-off meal.
Ingredients
32 oz frozen meatballs
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
Optional: green onions, sliced
Optional: sesame seeds
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar to create the teriyaki sauce.
2. Place frozen meatballs in the slow cooker. Pour sauce over the meatballs and toss to coat.
3. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, stirring occasionally.
4. In the last 30 minutes, mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl, then stir into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
5. Continue cooking uncovered until the sauce is glossy and thick.
6. Serve hot, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
For homemade meatballs, pre-cook before adding to the slow cooker.
You can double the sauce if you prefer extra glaze for rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5–6 meatballs
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: slow cooker, meatballs, teriyaki, easy dinner, meal prep, weeknight recipe