Description
Haelthy Crockpot Hawaiian Meatballs offer an irresistible blend of flavors with tender meatballs, sweet pineapple, and zesty BBQ sauce. Perfect for a quick dinner or a healthy meal, this recipe is designed for comfort and ease, making it a favorite for homemade meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs frozen meatballs
- 20 oz can pineapple chunks drained with juice reserved
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 ½ cups bbq sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ teaspoon ginger powder
- 2 tablespoons green onions for topping
Instructions
- Place the frozen meatballs, pineapple chunks, and chopped red bell pepper in the slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, combine BBQ sauce, brown sugar, white vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ginger powder. Whisk until smooth, then pour over the meatballs.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until meatballs are warmed and reach 160°F internally.
- Stir the mixture to coat the meatballs with sauce and sprinkle sliced green onions on top before serving.
Notes
For a spicier kick, consider adding a dash of hot sauce to the BBQ mixture.
You can substitute the frozen meatballs with homemade ones or another preferred brand.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated easily.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg