Description
Need a quick dinner idea that’s also crowd-pleasing? These Slow Cooker Teriyaki Meatballs are perfect for weeknight dinners, game day appetizers, or meal prepping. Tender meatballs simmer in a rich, homemade teriyaki sauce until infused with deep umami flavor. A go-to easy recipe that requires minimal hands-on time and brings maximum flavor to your table. This is one of those dinner ideas you’ll keep coming back to — it’s simple, flavorful, and family-approved.
Ingredients
2 pounds frozen meatballs
1 cup teriyaki sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated ginger
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
1. In a medium saucepan, combine teriyaki sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
2. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir it into the sauce until thickened.
3. Place frozen meatballs in the slow cooker. Pour sauce over the meatballs and stir to coat.
4. Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours. Stir halfway through.
5. Before serving, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For deeper flavor, let the sauce simmer slightly longer before adding to meatballs.
Use homemade meatballs for extra customization in seasoning and texture.
Don’t skip the cornstarch slurry — it gives the sauce that perfect glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 5–6 meatballs
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg