These sweet and sticky Teriyaki Meatballs will have you dreaming happy teriyaki dreams all day long! Packed with protein, glazed with a thick and savory teriyaki sauce, and smothered in sweet pineapple, you’ll want these easy 4 ingredient meatballs on repeat! Serve over sticky rice for an easy dinner, or watch them vanish at your next party!

Teriyaki meatballs with pineapple, green onions, and sesame seeds in crock pot.
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You are about to give your Crockpot Meatballs a massive upgrade!

Not just by lavishly bathing them in a most outrageous teriyaki sauce. Oh no… because then you’ll douse them with heavenly bits of pineapple and green onions. A simple, yet brilliant flavor play that will dazzle and delight every last one of your teriyaki loving taste buds!

Trust me, there’s no need for teriyaki take-out when you can almost effortlessly create this crockpot teriyaki meatballs masterpiece!

So skip the fuss and the traffic tonight… and let your slow cooker do all the work! With just 5 minutes of prep you’ll create the ultimate easy dinner… or one of the best Crockpot Appetizers ever! The choice is yours!!

Seriously, using your slow cooker to prepare meatballs is the ultimate shortcut. These Sticky Honey Garlic Meatballs, orange glazed Asian Meatballs, and heavenly Crock Pot Sweet and Sour Meatballs all prove that point deliciously!

So do yourself a favor and indulge with this tasty teriyaki temptation this week…

Pineapple tidbits and teriyaki sauce.

Ingredients

Believe me, when it comes to Easy Crockpot Recipes… it doesn’t get much easier than this 4 ingredient recipe!

Just round up these ingredients to get your slow cooker teriyaki meatballs with pineapple cooking…

  • Frozen Meatballs – Or use this delicious homemade Meatball Recipe!
  • Teriyaki Sauce – I recommend using the specified brand for best flavor.
  • Pineapple Tidbits – With the juice from the can drained.
  • Green Onions – Sliced for a garnish.

Like so many of my easy 5 Ingredient Crock Pot Recipes, you’ll also need a 5 – 6 quart Crock Pot to prepare your teriyaki and pineapple meatballs.

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How To Make Teriyaki Meatballs

With Easy Asian Recipes like this crock pot teriyaki meatballs recipe, hardly any hands on time is required!

Just follow these simple steps…

1. To get started, grab out a 5 – 6 quart Crock Pot.

Meatballs and pineapple tidbits in a slow cooker.

2. Add your easy ingredients, and cook.

3. When the meatballs are done, serve them up right away. Or turn your slow cooker heat down… and enjoy these dreamy pineapple teriyaki meatballs all afternoon and evening long.

Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.

Teriyaki meatballs with pineapple in a slow cooker.

Storage Tips

Leftovers of your teriyaki and pineapple meatballs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. You can reheat the next day for another easy weeknight meal or snack!

What To Serve With Teriyaki Meatballs

The easiest way to indulge with these teriyaki pineapple meatballs, it so serve them straight from your slow cooker using toothpicks.

Other ways you can serve these teriyaki meatballs:

  • At dinner served over a bed of white or brown rice, and with a side of green salad topped with homemade Balsamic Dressing.
  • As one of your Appetizers for game day, parties, and holiday celebrations.
  • Right out of your car as an easy tailgating snack!

Teriyaki Variations

Take your love of teriyaki to delicious new places when you also try making this Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Recipe, Pineapple Teriyaki Burger, and delicious Pineapple Pork Chops Recipe.

Chopsticks holding a meatball over a slow cooker.

Reviews

What your frugal friends are saying about this easy teriyaki pineapple meatballs recipe…

Angela writes: “Really good”

Sami writes: “Super easy and really good!”

Rachel writes: “These were sooo good. Used the meatballs from Costco and there weren’t any leftovers. Yum!”

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Teriyaki Meatballs

These sweet and sticky Teriyaki Meatballs will have you dreaming happy teriyaki dreams all day long! Packed with protein, glazed with a thick and savory teriyaki sauce, and smothered in sweet pineapple, you'll want these easy 4 ingredient meatballs on repeat! Serve over sticky rice for an easy dinner, or watch them vanish at your next party!
Servings: 10
Teriyaki meatballs with pineapple, green onions, and sesame seeds in crock pot.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
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Ingredients 

  • 26 oz. Frozen Cooked Meatballs, (use store bought or this homemade Meatball Recipe)
  • 20.5 oz. Kikkoman Original Teriyaki Sauce, Takumi Collection (1 bottle)
  • 20 oz. Pineapple Tidbits, 1 can, drained
  • 1 bunch Green Onions, sliced, for garnish
  • Optional: Sesame Seeds, for garnish

Instructions 

  • Gather your ingredients.
    Pineapple tidbits and teriyaki sauce.
  • Add Meatballs and Teriyaki Sauce to Crock Pot.
  • Drain Pineapple Juice from can, then add Pineapple Tidbits to Crock Pot. Stir well.
    Meatballs and pineapple tidbits in a slow cooker.
  • Cook on HIGH for 2 hours, or LOW for 4 hours.
  • Garnish with sliced Green Onions and optional Sesame Seeds.
    Teriyaki meatballs with pineapple, green onions, and sesame seeds in crock pot.
  • Serve over white rice for dinner, or with toothpicks as an appetizer. ENJOY!

Notes

  • Storage Tips: Leftovers of this teriyaki meatballs crockpot recipe can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. You can reheat the next day for another easy weeknight meal or snack!
  • FAQ’s: For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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2 Comments

  1. Kim says:

    Meatballs look delicious. Will definitely be trying this recipe. Thanks for sharing.

    1. Heidi says:

      Aww ~ thank you, Kim! They really are yummy and so EASY to make… enjoy! 😉