Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of Crock Pot Hawaiian Meatballs, a delightful dish that effortlessly combines sweet and tangy elements for an irresistible meal. Perfect for any occasion, these slow-cooked meatballs are made using tender chicken or beef and complemented by juicy pineapple chunks and a savory BBQ sauce. With minimal prep time required, you can set it and forget it while your slow cooker works its magic. These meatballs make an excellent appetizer for parties or a hearty main dish served over rice. Enjoy the ease of this crowd-pleasing recipe that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds frozen meatballs (chicken or beef)
- 1 20-ounce can pineapple chunks, drained
- 2 cups BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice apple vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Chopped chives for garnish
Instructions
- In the bowl of your slow cooker, add frozen meatballs and drained pineapple.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, soy sauce, rice apple vinegar, and brown sugar until well combined.
- Grate ginger and garlic into the sauce mixture and stir well.
- Pour the sauce over the meatballs in the crock pot and gently toss to coat.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or LOW for 5-6 hours until heated through and tender.
- Garnish with chopped chives before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 meatballs (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg