Sweet Hawaiian Teriyaki Meatballs
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Dinner made easy with these sweet Hawaiian teriyaki meatballs! This recipe by Come Sit At My Table is our go-to meal whenever we have a busy week or run out of dinner recipe ideas, as it is incredibly quick to prepare. Toss the ingredients in your slow cooker, mix them all, and let it do its magic. How easy is that? It’s savory, sweet, and fruity – definitely worth the try.
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To make Hawaiian teriyaki meatballs, you only need 6 ingredients – frozen meatballs, ketchup, teriyaki sauce, pineapple preserves, brown sugar, and garlic. You can serve it as an appetizer or over egg noodles, soba noodles, vegetables, fried rice, or in a Hawaiian roll for a filling meal.
It comes together easily and bursts with flavors. Give it a try!
Easy Hawaiian Teriyaki Meatballs Ingredients
Teriyaki meatballs:
- 32 oz of frozen meatballs (keep frozen)
- 3/4 cup of ketchup
- 1/2 cup of teriyaki sauce
- 18 oz jar pineapple preserves (or jam) divided
- 1/4 cup of brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons of minced garlic
Buttered noodles:
- 16 oz bag wide egg noodles
- 1 stick butter
How to Make Hawaiian Teriyaki Meatballs
Step 1:
Add the frozen meatballs to the slow cooker.
Step 2:
Get a large bowl, and add ketchup, teriyaki sauce, 1/2 cup of pineapple preserves, brown sugar, and minced garlic. Stir together to combine.
Step 3:
Pour the teriyaki mixture over the frozen meatballs and toss to coat. Cover it with the lid and cook on low setting for about 5 1/2 hours.
Step 4:
After 5 1/2 hours, take off the lid and remove any grease from the top of the meatballs. Add the remaining pineapple preserves and cook for another 30 minutes on medium setting until the sauce thickens.
Step 5:
On the last 30 minutes of cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add the wide egg noodles and cook for 7 minutes or according to package instructions. Drain then return to the same large pot. Add 1 stick of butter and gently stir until melted.
Step 6:
Transfer the noodles to your serving plate and add the cooked meatballs and sauce on top. Serve and enjoy!
Sweet Hawaiian Teriyaki Meatballs
