This Slow Cooker Teriyaki Meatballs Recipe is a delicious and easy Crockpot recipe that combines tender meatballs with a flavorful teriyaki sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, these meatballs are a crowd-pleaser and can be served over rice or noodles.
Easy Slow Cooker Teriyaki Meatballs
These meatballs are made with ground beef and seasoned with garlic and ginger, then simmered in a homemade teriyaki sauce for a sweet and savory dish. The recipe takes about 6 hours in the slow cooker and serves 4-6 people.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
- Green onions for garnish (optional)
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, ginger, and black pepper. Mix until well combined and form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar.
- Slow Cook: Place the meatballs in the slow cooker and pour the teriyaki sauce over them. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours.
- Thicken the Sauce: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce. Cover and continue cooking.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the meatballs over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4-6 servings
- Calories: 320kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
