Slow Cooker Pineapple Teriyaki Meatballs
A delightful slow cooker recipe featuring tender meatballs coated in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce, perfect for family dinners or party appetizers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Total Time: 190 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds frozen fully cooked meatballs
- 1 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
Instructions
- Prepare your slow cooker by lightly spraying the inside with non-stick cooking spray or lining it with a crockpot liner.
- Add the frozen meatballs into the prepared slow cooker without thawing.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce over the meatballs and gently stir to coat them evenly.
- Introduce the drained pineapple chunks, arranging them on top of the meatballs.
- Set your slow cooker to HIGH for 2.5-3 hours or LOW for 4-6 hours, stirring occasionally.
Notes
For an extra crunch, sprinkle sesame seeds or sliced green onions on top before serving. To adjust sweetness, consider using a low-sugar teriyaki sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg