Want an easy dinner to throw in the slow cooker? Try this drool-worthy recipe for slow cooker teriyaki meatballs along with a pot of rice!
Frozen meatballs are a great tool for getting dinner on the table on busy days. Also, try my barbecue meatballs or grape jelly meatballs.
How to make teriyaki meatballs:
- Meatballs – Use turkey or homestyle beef pre-cooked frozen meatballs
- Teriyaki sauce – I use Kona Coast Island Teriyaki but their Pineapple Paradise Teriyaki is great too! You can also use a homemade teriyaki sauce like this one from Spend with Pennies.
- Sweet yellow onion – diced
- Add the frozen meatballs, teriyaki sauce and diced sweet onion to the slow cooker.
- Toss the meatballs in the sauce.
How long do I cook?
- Place the lid on the slow cooker.
- Cook on HIGH for 2.5 hours on HIGH or 4 hours on low.
- Stir occasionally, teriyaki sauce has a high sugar content and burns easily.
Can I add pinapple?
- Yes, to make Hawaiian flavored meatballs add one 20-ounce can of pineapple tidbits or 2 cups diced fresh pineapple.
What goes good with these meatballs?
- Serve with steamed rice, green vegetables, and green onion sprinkled on top.
- Or serve as an appetizer with toothpicks.
More slow cooker meatball recipes:
- Slow Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs
- Slow Cooker Barbecue Meatballs
- Slow Cooker Meatballs Sliders
- Slow Cooker Porcupine Meatballs (homemade meatballs)
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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Meatbals
Easy recipe for meatballs in the slow cooker with teriyaki sauce and onion.
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Servings: 8
Calories: 359kcal
Equipment Needed:
- Slow Cooker – 4 quart or larger
Ingredients:
- 32 oz. frozen meatballs turkey or homestyle beef (these meataballs are precooked and frozen in a bag).
- 15 oz. Kona Coast Island Teriyaki (or pineapple paradise flavor)
- 1 sweet yellow onion diced
- green onions for serving
Instructions:
- Add the frozen meatballs to the slow cooker.
- Add the teriyaki sauce and onion. Stir.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2.5 hours or low for 4 hours. Or until the meatballs are hot on the inside. Stir occasionally for teriyaki can tend to burn in the slow cooker.
- When the cooking time is done add sliced green onion. Serve or rice or as an appetizer with toothpicks.
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Recipe Notes:
Can I add pineapple?
- Yes, to make Hawaiian flavored meatballs add one 20-ounce can of pineapple tidbits or 2 cups diced fresh pineapple.
Nutrition:
Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 2104mg | Potassium: 494mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg
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Can you do this with frozen breaded chicken strips instead of meatballs?
I’m unsure how that would work without trying, I apologize.
How are chicken strips related to meatballs. This is a recipe for meatballs.
What are the directions if using homemade meatballs (not frozen)… I cannot eat bagged meatballs….. thanks in advance!
You could try a recipe like this one, then add to the slow cooker with the teriyaki sauce. Cut the cooking time down. https://www.iheartnaptime.net/meatball-recipe/
These look delicious!! Trying!!