Crock Pot Teriyaki Meatballs
Crock Pot Teriyaki Meatballs
These crock pot teriyaki meatballs are sweet, savory, sticky, and loaded with delicious homemade flavor. Made with frozen meatballs, Kikkoman Teriyaki Baste & Glaze, and brown sugar, this easy slow cooker recipe creates tender meatballs coated in a rich, glossy teriyaki sauce that’s absolutely irresistible.
As the meatballs slowly cook, the teriyaki sauce thickens and becomes sweet, sticky, and perfectly gooey. Whether you’re serving them over rice for dinner or setting them out as a party appetizer, these teriyaki meatballs are always a crowd favorite.
Best of all, they require very little prep work and the crock pot does most of the heavy lifting.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy crock pot recipe
- Uses frozen meatballs
- Sweet and sticky teriyaki sauce
- Perfect for busy weeknights
- Great appetizer or dinner
- Family-friendly meal
Ingredients
- 1 (32-ounce) bag frozen homestyle meatballs
- 1 bottle Kikkoman Teriyaki Baste & Glaze
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
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
- brown sugar
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- minced garlic
Whisk until combined.
Step 3: Combine
Pour the sauce over the meatballs.
Stir gently to coat.
Step 4: Slow Cook
Cover and cook:
- LOW for 4-5 hours
or - HIGH for 2-3 hours
Stir occasionally if possible.
Step 5: Finish
The sauce should be thick, glossy, sticky, and slightly caramelized.
Serve warm.
Step 6: Garnish
Top with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Serve over rice.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours
- Total Time: About 5 hours
- Servings: 6
Tips for the Best Teriyaki Meatballs
Let the Sauce Thicken
The longer the sauce cooks, the richer and stickier it becomes.
Serve Over Rice
The extra teriyaki sauce is perfect spooned over rice.
Use Fresh Garlic
Fresh minced garlic adds wonderful flavor.
Stir Occasionally
This helps evenly coat the meatballs.
Variations
Spicy Teriyaki Meatballs
Add sriracha or red pepper flakes.
Pineapple Teriyaki Meatballs
Add pineapple chunks during the final hour.
Honey Teriyaki Meatballs
Add 2 tablespoons honey for extra sweetness.
Appetizer Version
Serve directly from the crock pot with toothpicks.
Jennie’s Thoughts
These are the kind of meatballs that disappear fast. The teriyaki sauce cooks down into a rich sticky glaze that coats every bite, and the brown sugar gives the sauce an extra layer of sweetness that makes it absolutely irresistible.
I love serving these over fluffy white rice because all that extra teriyaki sauce soaks right into the rice. It’s one of those easy slow cooker recipes that tastes like you spent a lot more time on it than you actually did.
What to Serve with Teriyaki Meatballs
- Steamed white rice
- Fried rice
- Lo mein noodles
- Stir-fried vegetables
- Egg rolls
- Asian slaw
- Broccoli
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat in the microwave until heated through.
These crock pot teriyaki meatballs are sweet, sticky, savory, and incredibly easy to make. Using frozen meatballs and a simple homemade teriyaki sauce, this slow cooker recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, parties, and family dinners.
