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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Meatballs

by Sarah Olson on August 8, 2020 | Updated September 18, 2022 8 Comments

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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.

Close up of meatballs in teriyaki sauce in slow cooker

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
bag of frozen meatballs, jar of island teriyaki and an onion in a slow cooker
  • Add the frozen meatballs, teriyaki sauce and diced sweet onion to the slow cooker.
  • Toss the meatballs in the sauce.
teriyaki meatballs before cooking

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.
finished cooking teriyaki meatballs with green onions on top

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.
bowl of rice with teriyaki meatballs on top.

More slow cooker meatball recipes:

  • Slow Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs
  • Slow Cooker Meatball Subs
  • Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs
  • Slow Cooker Barbecue Meatballs
  • Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs
  • Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs
  • Slow Cooker Porcupine Meatballs (homemade meatballs)

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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Meatbals

5 from 14 votes
Easy recipe for meatballs in the slow cooker with teriyaki sauce and onion.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 359kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

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 is approximate, please calculate your own calculations if you require a special diet.

Nutrition Information:

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

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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    Comments

    1. R. Kelley says

      June 14, 2021 at 11:04 pm

      Hi,
      I love your website!! You are an amazing chef too!!
      I wanted to ask you about the trouble I am having with
      being able to open your videos that you send me on how
      to make your recipes. I have never had this problem before.
      Do you have any suggestions as to what is causing it or
      what I can do?
      Thank you so much for all your time, preparations, and
      everything you do to help us cook such fabulous recipes!!
      R. Kelley

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      • Sarah Olson says

        June 15, 2021 at 6:58 am

        Can you try another browser? All the vidoes are on youtube if you can’t watch them here.

        Reply
    2. Debbie says

      February 1, 2021 at 5:04 am

      Can you do this with frozen breaded chicken strips instead of meatballs?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        February 1, 2021 at 9:03 am

        I’m unsure how that would work without trying, I apologize.

        Reply
      • Dale says

        March 13, 2021 at 9:25 am

        How are chicken strips related to meatballs. This is a recipe for meatballs.

        Reply
    3. Elyce says

      August 9, 2020 at 8:16 pm

      5 stars
      What are the directions if using homemade meatballs (not frozen)… I cannot eat bagged meatballs….. thanks in advance!

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        August 9, 2020 at 8:36 pm

        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/

        Reply
    4. Donna says

      August 9, 2020 at 4:54 am

      These look delicious!! Trying!!

      Reply

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