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Hawaiian Meatballs

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🍍 Enjoy the tropical flavors of Crock Pot Hawaiian Meatballs, featuring tender meatballs simmered in a sweet and tangy pineapple sauce.
πŸ”₯ This easy slow cooker recipe is perfect for a hassle-free meal that combines savory and sweet in every bite.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes to 6 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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3 pounds frozen meatballs (beef, turkey, chicken, or vegetarian)

1 20-ounce can pineapple chunks, drained

2 cups BBQ sauce

ΒΌ cup soy sauce

ΒΌ cup rice wine vinegar

ΒΌ cup brown sugar

1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger

3 cloves garlic

2 tablespoons chopped chives for garnish

Instructions

1-Add the frozen meatballs and drained pineapple chunks to a crock pot.

2-In a separate bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, fresh grated ginger, and garlic.

3-Pour the sauce mixture over the meatballs and pineapple in the crock pot.

4-Gently toss to coat everything evenly.

5-Cover the crock pot and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or on LOW for 5-6 hours.

6-Sprinkle with chopped chives before serving.

7-Serve warm as an appetizer with toothpicks or as a main dish over white rice.

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Notes

❄️ Frozen meatballs can be used directly without thawing for convenience.
πŸ₯„ Substitute dried ginger if fresh grated ginger is unavailable.
🧊 Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Hawaiian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 647 kcal
  • Sugar: 41 g
  • Sodium: 1240 mg
  • Fat: 37 g
  • Saturated Fat: 13 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 48 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 31 g
  • Cholesterol: 122 mg