on Apr 06, 2017, Updated Aug 26, 2020 Ever since I started making these teriyaki meatballs with pineapple in my slow cooker, it’s changed my life. It really is the best way to make meatballs when you only want to do half the work but want maximum flavor! And I’m never doing them any other way. The slow cooker or crockpot is such an amazing invention, don’t you think? Since most of the cooking in a slow cooker is hands off, it’s one kitchen appliance that can really make your life so much easier. You know how much I love my slow cooker. I’ve raved about it again and again, particularly for cooking meat. I think it adds so much flavor that there are dishes (these slow cooker teriyaki meatballs included) that I wouldn’t cook any other way! Love yourself some teriyaki sauce? Check out my teriyaki shrimp broccoli stir fry and teriyaki chicken meal prep bowls for more inspo
Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
A dish with lots of flavor and texture that’s sure to alleviate weeknight dinners Has a mostly hands off cooking process, thereby making it the perfect meal after a long working day Can be prepped ahead and refrigerated or frozen
Top Tips To Make The Best Slow Cooker Teriyaki Meatballs
Even though we make the meatballs from scratch for this recipe, you can just use frozen meatballs to save even more time. Meatballs can easily be found in the frozen section of your local supermarket as well as online. You can customise the add on veggies based on your preference and availability. I like to add snap peas for that extra crunch. But go ahead and add broccoli, bell peppers, beans or whatever vegetable you like to add to your meatballs to make this a wholesome meal. I have used fresh pineapple for this recipe, but you can swap it for canned if that’s more easily available to you. Instead of sautéing the meatballs, you can also bake them in the oven (see recipe card below for instructions). Whatever veggies you’re using, make sure to add them about 10 minutes before the dish is ready to prevent them becoming overdone.
Guys don’t skip the pineapple. Because imagine a sweet and spicy sauce and then chunks of pineapple in every second bite. That combination is ULTRA! Serve these slow cooker teriyaki meatballs with steamed rice, or even quinoa and you’ve got yourself a dinner that will have you licking the back of that spoon!
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