Slow Cooker Teriyaki Meatballs
Let’s be honest, no gathering is complete without a slow cooker appetizer! And these slow cooker teriyaki meatballs will be the new hit at the party! Only three ingredients!
Dish Count :: 1 Slow Cooker, 1 Cutting Board
Well, New Girl season 4 is on Netflix, and I’m typing as fast as humanly possible to get through this post in an effort to go watch more of it. If I don’t, this will take me hourrrsss, and I’ll be five episodes deep, and it will be 1 am, and only 3 hours until I have to be up in the morning. I’m a girl who knows my own limits, except when it comes to cheese. Or chocolate. Or carbs. Or Zooey Deschanel.
How is YOUR New Year’s Resolution going? Day two of Whole30 is uhhh, going?
Gawd I miss carbs and cheese!!!
Thankfully I will be done with this challenge in time for Superbowl so I can make a whole pot of these easy crock pot teriyaki meatballs. *hands in the air!* But in the mean time I’m trying to figure out a way to stuff all the eggs and veggies in my face possible. If it weren’t for eggs, this diet would be DOA.
But I do get fruit! It’s the little things, really.
And pineapples are really wonderful right now, so if you can get your mitts on a fresh pineapple – do it! Whether you use it in this recipe or not. But I highly recommend you do.
This handy how-to will show you how to pick the perfect pineapple, and how to cut it to maximize the fruit you get out of that beautiful beast!
If anyone needs me, I’ll be dreaming about a bounty of fruit, cheese, and carbs. And a pile of meatballs set out before me.
Like these meatballs? Try these Sweet and Tangy Apricot Chipotle Meatballs on for size!
Slow Cooker Teriyaki Meatballs
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 64 meatballs 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Description
Let’s be honest, no gathering is complete without a slow cooker appetizer! And these slow cooker teriyaki meatballs will be the new hit at the party! Only three ingredients!
Ingredients
- 2 packages Frozen Meatballs, original flavor
- 1 (16 oz) bottle Teriyaki Sauce
- 1 Fresh Pineapple, cut into small tidbits *Or use one 16-ounce can Pineapple tidbits, including juice*
Instructions
- Cut pineapple into small tidbits, cutting the top and bottom off of the pineapple, and cutting away the exterior. Use this how-to to help choose the perfect pineapple. It includes cutting instructions.
- To your slow cooker, add in two packages of frozen meatballs. Pour teriyaki sauce over the top of the meatballs. Add in cut pineapple. Stir to combine.
- Turn slow cooker on high for 4 hours, or low for 6-8 hours. Stir often to ensure all meatballs cook evenly and get appropriately sauced. Serve hot.
Notes
*Note* If you can’t find a good fresh pineapple, just use canned tidbits, and pour all pineapple and juice into the slow cooker.
Easy and perfect!
Why have I never made meatballs in the slow cooker! That has to change!
This is a great recipe for any party! I swear people fight over making meatballs because they are so easy and can be customized greatly!
Um, your meatballs are killer! Adding this to my must-make!
You are one strong woman! I don’t think I could go without the dairy…carbs maybe, but I’m too in love with dairy. I love how easy these teriyaki meatballs are, perfect for the super bowl!
Easy, fuss-free and delicious – that’s always a winning combination!
Love the addition of the fresh pineapple. Yum!! Will definitely be trying this at my next gathering.
Super comfort food, I love this!!!
The first few days (and about week 3) were the hardest for me when I did the Whole30, but I know that you can make it! I ate so many eggs and soooo much fruit, and those two things definitely saved the day for me. LOVE these easy slow cooker meatballs!
Yum! This would make such a delicious appetizer!
Oh wow, these look so delicious!! Slow cookers are so convenient 🙂
This is a total game changer! I usually don’t like typical meatball sauce but teriyaki is my favorite!
Oh, I definitely need to make these for Super Bowl! You just can’t beat recipe that only involve 3 ingredients.
I did whole 30 for about 30 minutes, clearly I love food too much – but kudos to you!! These meatballs though look amazing!
Gulp! I love an easy, tasty recipe like this. And kudos to you! I’m sure you can pass 30 days without cheese. I’m fighting myself to go easy on chocolate
I’ve never tried meatballs in the slow cooker! That needs to change asap!
I am a sucker for meatballs! I go through more than my fair share if they are at a party. I love this flavor idea, they sound amazing!
Haha. So how is Whole30 going now? I hope the carb cravings have stopped. 🙂 And these meatballs look amazing! Love how easy they are.
Oh my goodness – these look wonderful, for so many reasons! I love slow cooker appetizers – they’re a stress-free make-ahead option for busy hosts, and they free up valuable stove and oven space. So great! And these meatballs are just easier-than-easy! Only three ingredients?!?! Awesome!
What a great idea for SuperBowl Sunday. Yum!!! Thanks for sharing
These look so amazing, I want them now!
3 ingredients and my Crock-Pot? I signed up for YOUR meatballs!
Love how easy this is! And perfect for game day…I know I don’t want to be stuck in the kitchen!
“2 packages of frozen meatballs” is a rather ambiguous measurement .
I’ve seen packages of 6, and I’ve seen packages of 80.
I came to the comments for exactly this reason..
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