Description
Crockpot Hawaiian Meatballs are a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors that transport your taste buds straight to the tropics. This easy slow cooker recipe features tender meatballs simmered in a luscious sauce made from BBQ sauce, pineapple juice, and garlic. Perfect for parties, family gatherings, or cozy nights in, these meatballs are sure to impress. With minimal prep time and effortless cooking, you can spend more time enjoying your meal and less time in the kitchen. Serve them as an appetizer with toothpicks or over rice for a filling main dish. Whichever way you choose to enjoy them, they are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
- 32 oz frozen meatballs
- 20 oz can pineapple chunks (drained)
- 2 cups BBQ sauce
- 3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
- Green onions or chives (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix BBQ sauce, reserved pineapple juice, and minced garlic.
- Place the frozen meatballs in the Crockpot and pour the sauce mixture over them. Add pineapple chunks on top.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours, stirring once or twice.
- Once cooked, garnish with chopped green onions or chives and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (LOW)
- Category: Appetizer/Main dish
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider using homemade meatballs. Experiment with different BBQ sauces to customize sweetness and spice levels. Allow the meatballs to rest for 10 minutes after cooking to enhance their flavors.