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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Meatballs

Easy Slow Cooker Teriyaki Meatballs Recipe for Delicious Dinner

Delicious Slow Cooker Teriyaki Meatballs made with ground beef and a flavorful sauce, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 24 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatball Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1 pinch salt
Sauce Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce
  • 0.33 cup brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic (for sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon ginger (for sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Garnish
  • sliced green onions for garnish (optional)
  • sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, garlic, ginger, and salt. Mix until just combined.
  2. Roll into 1 1/2-inch meatballs (about 24 total). Optionally brown in a skillet over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes.
  3. Add meatballs to a greased slow cooker insert in a single layer.
  4. In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, water, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch.
  5. Pour sauce over meatballs. Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours.
  6. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 14gFat: 14g

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute ground beef with turkey or chicken. You can add vegetables for extra nutrition or try different sauces for unique flavor twists.

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