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Crockpot Hawaiian Meatballs Recipe

Crockpot Hawaiian Meatballs Recipe

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4.7 from 27 reviews
  • Author: Charlotte
  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes to 5 hours 10 minutes on LOW, or 2 hours 10 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes on HIGH
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Halal

Description

These Crockpot Hawaiian Meatballs are a delicious, easy-to-make appetizer or main dish featuring savory meatballs simmered in a sweet and tangy pineapple BBQ sauce. Perfect for parties or family dinners, this recipe combines the tropical flavors of pineapple with the richness of BBQ sauce, slow-cooked to tender perfection in a Crockpot.

Ingredients

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Meatballs

  • 32 oz frozen meatballs

Sauce

  • 20 oz can pineapple chunks, drained (reserve 1/4 cup juice)
  • 2 cups BBQ sauce
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced

Garnish

  • Green onions or chives, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sauce: In a medium bowl, mix the BBQ sauce, reserved 1/4 cup pineapple juice, and minced garlic until well combined to create a flavorful sauce base.
  2. Arrange Meatballs: Place the frozen meatballs in the Crockpot evenly to ensure consistent cooking.
  3. Add Sauce and Pineapple: Pour the sauce mixture over the meatballs, coating them thoroughly, then add the drained pineapple chunks on top for a burst of tropical sweetness.
  4. Cook: Cover the Crockpot and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours, stirring once or twice during cooking to evenly distribute the sauce and heat.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Once fully cooked and tender, garnish with chopped green onions or chives. Serve warm as an appetizer with toothpicks or as a main dish over rice for a complete meal.

Notes

  • For best results, use fully cooked frozen meatballs.
  • You can adjust the cooking time based on your Crockpot model.
  • Serve over white or brown rice for a filling meal.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • For a spicier twist, add red pepper flakes to the sauce mixture.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4-5 hours on LOW or 2-3 hours on HIGH
  • Category: Main Dish / Appetizer
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American / Hawaiian-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 meatballs with sauce
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: Hawaiian meatballs, Crockpot meatballs, pineapple BBQ meatballs, slow cooker appetizers, party appetizers, easy meatball recipe

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