Tender meatballs simmered slowly in a luscious teriyaki glaze with juicy pineapple chunks, perfect as an appetizer or comforting family dinner with minimal prep.

Author: Margo Bennett
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (HIGH) or about 6 hours (LOW)
Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes to 3 hours 5 minutes (HIGH) or about 6 hours 5 minutes (LOW)
Yield: Approximately 6-8 servings 1x
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds frozen fully cooked meatballs (beef, turkey, chicken, or plant-based)
1 cup teriyaki sauce
8 oz canned pineapple chunks, drained

Instructions

Drain canned pineapple chunks well.
Pour frozen fully cooked meatballs into the slow cooker insert (no need to thaw).
Add teriyaki sauce and drained pineapple chunks on top of the meatballs.
Gently stir to coat the meatballs in sauce and pineapple.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2.5–3 hours or LOW for about 6 hours, until meatballs are heated through.

Notes

Can substitute fresh pineapple chopped into chunks for canned., Suitable with various meatballs: beef, pork, chicken, turkey, or plant-based., Store leftovers in fridge up to 3-4 days or freeze for longer storage., Reheat gently in a saucepan with extra teriyaki sauce to keep moist., For low-carb version, use low-carb meatballs and keto-friendly teriyaki sauce, and omit pineapple or replace with sugar-free jam., Serve as an appetizer with toothpicks or as a main dish over rice, veggies, mashed potatoes, or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving Size: About 1/6 to 1/8 of the recipe
Calories: Approximately 300-350 calories per serving (estimate varies depending on meatball type and sauce)
Fat: Approximately 15-20 g per serving
Carbohydrates: Approximately 20-25 g per serving
Protein: Approximately 20-25 g per serving

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