Frugal Cooking with Friends

Slow Cooker Orange Teriyaki Meatballs

Tasty Teriyaki infused meatballs made in the slow cooker. Tasty as an appetizer serve out of the slow cooker, or spooned on top of mashed potatoes for dinner.

CourseMain Dish, party foods
CuisineAsian

Servings	Prep Time
6-8People	15Minutes

Cook Time

4Hours

Servings	Prep Time
6-8People	15Minutes

Cook Time

4Hours

Ingredients

14Ounces Frozen Precooked MeatballsDoesn’t need to be exact
1/4thCup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
1/3Cup Water
1/3Cup orange juiceCan also be Pineapple Juice
1/3Cup Brown sugar
1Tablespoon honey
1 Teaspoon Ginger, minced
1Clove Garlic, Minced
2Tablespoons Water
2Tablespoons Cornstarch
Cooking Spray

Instructions

Spray inside of Slow Cooker.
In a small bowl mix all ingredients except the meatballs and the 2 tablespoons of cornstarch/water with a whisk.
Pour the meatballs in the slow cooker.
Make a slurry with the 2 tablespoons of water and cornstarch.
Slowly add the slurry to the Teriyaki Sauce to thicken it up, using the whisk.
Pour the thickened Teriyaki Sauce over the meatballs and carefully coat them. Cook on low for 4 hours. If it still needs to get thicker, turn it up higher for an additional hour.
Serve over noodles or rice.