Description
Crock Pot Hawaiian Meatballs are the perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors that will transport your taste buds straight to the tropics. This easy-to-follow recipe utilizes frozen meatballs, a simple sauce made with BBQ sauce, soy sauce, rice apple vinegar, and fresh ginger, ensuring a delightful meal with minimal prep time. Ideal for entertaining or cozy family dinners, these tender meatballs can be served as appetizers or over rice for a satisfying main course. The combination of pineapple and savory ingredients creates a deliciously unique dish that your guests will love. Plus, it’s a wholesome option without pork or alcohol, making it suitable for everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds frozen meatballs
- 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
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
Instructions
- Add frozen meatballs and drained pineapple to the crock pot.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, soy sauce, rice apple vinegar, and brown sugar until combined.
- Grate ginger and garlic directly into the sauce mixture; whisk 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.
- Garnish with chopped chives before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg