Slow Cooker Sweet Hawaiian Teriyaki Meatballs Recipe (2024)

This Slow Cooker Sweet Hawaiian Teriyaki Meatballs Recipe is super easy to make! it is the perfect recipes because they are really good, and they are just slightly sweet and really tasty.

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Slow Cooker Sweet Hawaiian Teriyaki Meatballs Recipe

I remember when I first began going to sushi restaurants - I am allergic to shellfish and could only eat things like the Spicy Tuna Roll and chicken teriyaki...

I had never even had Chicken Teriyaki until my mid-20s!

Now I love the flavor and while this isn't chicken, it is still a super fun twist on the flavor, and who doesn't just love meatballs?!

This sweet Slow Cooker Sweet Hawaiian Teriyaki Meatballs Recipe is really more of an appetizer recipe.

But it can also easily be served as a lunch or dinnertime meal with a simple side of rice and veggies.

You can even throw them on a Hawaiian roll to make a sandwich and serve it up with a nice side salad.

The flavor combination between the pineapple preserves and the teriyaki lends a really fun twist and the ketchup and garlic keeps it from being too sweet.

They are just delicious all the way around!

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Don't they look delicious? They remind me of the Swedish Meatballs people used to make in a slow cooker for office parties.

Or those grape jelly and ketchup meatballs that are such a holiday party staple.

I remember I used to sit there at the crockpot towards the end of the party and just pick them out one by one.

I didn't even bother with a plate at that point! Ha ha!

If you have little ones at home, I am sure they'd love this Instant Pot Pineapple Teriyaki Meatballs Recipe as a tasty afternoon snack after school, or even just for a fun lunch while they are home during the summer.

Look how delicious they are!

Are You looking for other easy Appetizer recipes like this Instant Pot Pineapple Teriyaki Meatballs Recipe?

Check out these delicious appetizer recipes that I have shared over the years, like our Chicken Bacon Cranberry Cracker Appetizer Recipe.

I think you will love them all, especially our Garlicy Turkey Cheddar Tomato Sliders Recipe! Of course, this is just a small selection of appetizers, but we have LOTS of recipes on the blog.

Just click on the “appetizer recipe” in our FOOD category, and they will all pop up for you!

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Slow Cooker Sweet Hawaiian Teriyaki Meatballs Recipe Directions

Place frozenmeatballsin a slow cooker.

In a small bowl, mix ketchup, teriyaki sauce, pineapple preserves, brown sugar and garlic.

Pour overmeatballsand mix well to evenly coat.

Heat on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-6 stirring occasionally.

This Slow Cooker Sweet Hawaiian Teriyaki Meatballs Recipe makes 32 meatballs.

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Slow Cooker Sweet Hawaiian Teriyaki Meatballs

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This Slow Cooker Sweet Hawaiian Teriyaki Meatballs Recipe is super easy to make and really good, they are slightly sweet and tasty.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 6 hours hrs

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 bag 32 oz, frozenmeatballs(keep frozen)
  • ¾ cup ketchup
  • ½ cup teriyaki sauce
  • ½ cup pineapple preserves
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic

Instructions

  • Place frozenmeatballsin a slow cooker.

  • In a small bowl, mix ketchup, teriyaki sauce, pineapple preserves, brown sugar and garlic. Pour overmeatballsand mix well to evenly coat.

  • Heat on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-6 stirring occasionally.

Keyword appetizer, meatball

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Slow Cooker Sweet Hawaiian Teriyaki Meatballs Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What are Hawaiian meatballs made of? ›

All you need is some ground beef, plus milk, eggs, breadcrumbs, and a few seasonings. The secret to these sweet and sour meatballs is the deliciously sticky sauce. (and the sauce ingredients are super simple to grab!) Not only is it soaked into every bite, but it creates a glossy coating that lets these beauties shine!

How to heat frozen meatballs? ›

To reheat, place the frozen meatballs in an ovenproof pan or baking dish and cover with foil. Bake at 150°C/300°F for approx. 30 minutes, or until hot all the way through.

What makes meatballs rubbery? ›

If the meatballs are packed together too tightly, they will cook up rubbery, chewy, and tough. If the meatballs are different sizes, they will cook unevenly. The smaller meatballs may end up dry and overcooked, while the larger ones may end up undercooked.

Should you thaw frozen meatballs before cooking? ›

No, you do not have to thaw frozen meatballs before cooking them in sauce. In fact, cooking them frozen can help them hold their shape better. Here are some tips for cooking frozen meatballs in sauce: Heat your sauce of choice in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.

How long to warm up frozen meatballs in crockpot? ›

Add your frozen, fully cooked meatballs to the slow cooker. Pour in your preferred sauce and give it a stir to coat the meatballs. Use enough sauce to just cover the meatballs. Cook on low for four to six hours.

How to make frozen meatballs taste better? ›

Allowing your meatballs to cook on the stove in a simmering sauce is a great way to flavor the meatballs and the sauce.

What are traditional meatballs made of? ›

Meat: Some say that it's more old-school for traditional Italian cooks to use a combination of beef, veal and pork to make meatballs (and you can too).

What meat is meatballs made of? ›

You can use any ground meat or mix of ground meat you like.

My personal favorite is a blend of ground beef and pork. I've also done just ground beef and just ground pork. Ground lamb, turkey, chicken, veal, or buffalo are all also fair game.

What is Hawaiian chicken sauce made of? ›

soy sauce, pineapple juice and brown sugar (been there, tried that, left wanting), but instead is also laced with Asian sweet chili sauce, Asian chili sauce, ground ginger, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper so it avoids the trap of monotony and instead makes your taste buds want to do the hula.

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