Crock Pot Honey Teriyaki Meatballs
Crock Pot Honey Teriyaki Meatballs
These crock pot honey teriyaki meatballs are sweet, sticky, savory, and packed with incredible flavor. Made with frozen meatballs, teriyaki glaze, honey, brown sugar, and garlic, this easy slow cooker recipe creates tender meatballs coated in a rich glossy sauce that’s absolutely irresistible.
The sauce slowly thickens as it cooks, creating a sweet and gooey glaze that clings to every meatball. They’re perfect for serving as a party appetizer, game day snack, potluck favorite, or easy family dinner over rice.
Best of all, the slow cooker does almost all the work.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy crock pot recipe
- Sweet and sticky teriyaki glaze
- Uses frozen meatballs
- Perfect party appetizer
- Great over rice
- Family-friendly meal
Ingredients
- 1 (32-ounce) bag frozen homestyle meatballs
- 1 bottle Kikkoman Teriyaki Baste & Glaze
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Garnishes
- Green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
Step 1: Add Meatballs
Place frozen meatballs into the crock pot.
Step 2: Make the Sauce
In a medium bowl combine:
- Kikkoman Teriyaki Baste & Glaze
- honey
- brown sugar
- garlic salt
- minced garlic
- black pepper
Whisk until combined.
Step 3: Combine
Pour the sauce over the meatballs.
Stir gently until coated.
Step 4: Slow Cook
Cover and cook:
- LOW for 4-5 hours
or - HIGH for 2-3 hours
Stir once or twice during cooking if possible.
Step 5: Finish
The sauce should become thick, sweet, sticky, and glossy.
Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.
Serve warm.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours
- Total Time: About 5 hours
- Servings: 10 appetizer servings or 6 dinner servings
Tips for the Best Honey Teriyaki Meatballs
Let the Sauce Reduce
The longer it cooks, the thicker and stickier the sauce becomes.
Use Homestyle Meatballs
They hold up beautifully in the slow cooker.
Stir Occasionally
This helps evenly coat the meatballs.
Serve Over Rice
The extra sauce is perfect spooned over rice.
Variations
Spicy Honey Teriyaki Meatballs
Add red pepper flakes or sriracha.
Pineapple Teriyaki Meatballs
Add pineapple chunks during the last hour.
Sesame Garlic Meatballs
Add extra garlic and sesame oil.
Party Appetizer Version
Serve directly from the crock pot with toothpicks.
Jennie’s Thoughts
I love recipes like this because they’re almost impossible to mess up and always disappear fast. The combination of teriyaki glaze, honey, and brown sugar creates the most delicious sticky sauce that coats every single meatball.
My favorite way to serve these is over a bowl of fluffy rice because that sweet teriyaki sauce is just too good to waste. They’re also perfect for parties because guests can simply grab a toothpick and help themselves.
What to Serve with Honey Teriyaki Meatballs
- Steamed white rice
- Fried rice
- Lo mein noodles
- Stir-fried vegetables
- Egg rolls
- Asian slaw
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or slow cooker until heated through.
These crock pot honey teriyaki meatballs are sweet, sticky, savory, and incredibly easy to make. With frozen meatballs and a rich homemade teriyaki glaze, they’re perfect for parties, potlucks, game day, or an easy weeknight dinner.
