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Teriyaki Pineapple Meatballs

These sweet and savory meatballs are always the first appetizer to disappear at my holiday parties! The combination of tangy teriyaki sauce and juicy pineapple creates that perfect sticky glaze that everyone loves. Just toss everything in the slow cooker and let it work its magic while you tackle th
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs frozen meatballs beef, turkey, or chicken
  • 1 cup teriyaki sauce
  • 1 can 20 oz pineapple chunks, drained (reserve 1/4 cup juice)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into chunks
  • 2 green onions sliced (for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

  1. Place frozen meatballs in your slow cooker.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together teriyaki sauce, reserved pineapple juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger until well combined.
  3. Pour the sauce over the meatballs and stir gently to coat.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 3 hours, stirring once halfway through.
  5. About 30 minutes before serving, add the pineapple chunks and red bell pepper to the slow cooker. Stir gently and continue cooking.
  6. Switch to WARM setting for serving. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving with toothpicks.