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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs That Are Juicy, Sticky, and Effortlessly Comforting

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs That Are Juicy and Sticky

Discover the ultimate comfort food with these Slow Cooker Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs that are juicy, sticky, and effortlessly comforting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 1.5 lbs ground turkey
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Teriyaki Sauce
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar or honey
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with water mix with 2 tbsp water
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
  • Green onions for garnish

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Cooking Process
  1. Mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper in a bowl.
  2. Form mixture into meatballs.
  3. Place meatballs in the slow cooker.
  4. Whisk together the teriyaki sauce ingredients and pour over meatballs.
  5. Cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours.
  6. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened.
  7. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These meatballs can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove with a splash of water to keep them moist.

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