Name: Crockpot Honey Teriyaki Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cold water; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup honey; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 3 pounds frozen meatballs (store bought or homemade )

Crockpot Honey Teriyaki Meatballs

These easy Crockpot Honey Teriyaki Meatballs have the perfect combination of savory and sweet! A simple party appetizer idea everyone loves.

Prep15 min

Cook3 hr

Total3 hr 15 min

Serves8

Published 10 Nov 2014

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These easyCrockpot Honey Teriyaki Meatballshave the perfect combination of savory and sweet! A simple party appetizer idea everyone is going to love. The best part? You get to eat the meatballs with a toothpick.

Honey Teriyaki Meatballs in a black crockpot with wooden spoon.

I love an easy anddelicious party appetizer, and these slow cooker honey teriyaki meatballs are JUST that. They’re sweet and sticky, savory and rich, and perfectly bite-sized. The sauce is unreal and it comes together so quickly before throwing it in your slow cooker over top of some pre-made frozen meatballs.

It’s one of myfavorite things to bring to partiesor make when we’re having a big group of family and friends over. There’s about 15 minutes of hands-on cooking and prepping time, plus3-or-so hours in the slow cooker,and you have a great party dish that practically makes itself.

sweet savory meatballs topped with sesame seeds and green onions in white ramekin.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

I loveusing the slow cooker for party prepbecause it means I can have something else cooking in the oven, too.
They are the perfect choice for parties and gatherings because they areeasy to serve and can be made in large batches.
The sweet flavor of honey teriyakioften appeals to kids, so it’sa great dishfor the whole family.

Recipe Ingredients

Cornstarch
Sugar –granulated
Honey
Soy sauce
Garlic powder
Sesame oil –toasted
Meatballs –store-bought orhomemade

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.

How to Make Crockpot Honey Teriyaki Meatballs

Whisk the water and cornstarch together.
Add the rest of ingredients and boil.
Place the meatballs in the slow cooker, and pour the sauce over the top.
Cook according to package directions and serve!

Recipe FAQs

Should I brown meatballs before putting them in the crockpot?

When using pre-made frozen meatballs, you can go ahead and just throw them into the crockpot frozen! They stay together because they’ve already been cooked.

How long does it take meatballs to cook in sauce?

These meatballs are pre-cooked, so it’s really more of a thawing and coating with sauce for this recipe. It takes about 3 hours in the slow cooker before they’re ready.

How long do you heat meatballs in a crockpot?

When using half a bag of frozen meatballs in this recipe, it takes about 3 to 3 1/2 hours of cook time on high in the slow cooker to get them nice and hot.

honey teriyaki sauce being poured over meatballs in a black crockpot.

Expert Tips

If you’re makinghomemade meatballs, make sure youuse a binder to keep them together, like eggs and bread crumbs.
Browning them on the stovetopor in the oven before throwing them in the slow cooker is another tip for keeping them from falling apart.
Honey teriyaki meatballs can beserved in many ways. They make a great appetizer or can be paired withriceornoodlesfor a main course.

three white ramekins full of sweet savory meatballs topped with sesame seeds and green onions.

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Crockpot Honey Teriyaki Meatballs

These easy Crockpot Honey Teriyaki Meatballs have the perfect combination of savory and sweet! A simple party appetizer idea everyone is going to love. The best part? You get to eat the meatballs with a toothpick.

Ingredients

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, add the water and the cornstarch, and whisk to combine. Add the sugar, honey, soy sauce, garlic powder, and sesame oil to pan, and stir to combine.

Heat the pan over medium-high heat, stirring often, until the mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes until the mixture thickens. Remove from the heat.

Place the meatballs in the slow cooker, and pour the sauce over the top. Cook according to package directions (3 to 3 1/2 hours on high for half a bag).

Stir gently half way through cooking and once again before serving.

When you are ready to serve, you can dish the meatballs onto a serving dish, ladle some of the sauce from the bottom of the slow cooker over the top, and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onion. Or you can just serve them right out of the slow cooker as they are. The slow cooker is a great party option because it will keep them warm for good long time.

Notes

Honey teriyaki meatballs can be served in various ways. They make a great appetizer, can be paired with rice or noodles for a main course, or served with vegetables for a balanced meal. The combination of honey and teriyaki sauce creates a perfect balance of sweet and savory, making each bite incredibly satisfying. They are an excellent choice for parties or any kind of gathering because they are easy to serve and can be made in large batches. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to avoid drying out the meatballs.

Nutrition

Calories553

Carbohydrates25

Cholesterol122

Fat37

Fiber0.2

Protein30

Saturated fat13

Sodium906

Sugar21