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Teriyaki Pineapple Meatballs

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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. Put frozen meatballs in slow cooker.
  2. Whisk teriyaki, reserved pineapple juice, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic, and ginger thoroughly in medium bowl.
  3. Pour over meatballs; gently stir to coat.
  4. Cover; cook on low 3 hours, stirring halfway.
  5. About 30 minutes before serving, add pineapple and bell pepper; gently stir and continue cooking.
  6. Switch to warm; garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with toothpicks.