Description
These Easy Crockpot Hawaiian Meatballs are sweet, tangy, and incredibly easy to make. Tender meatballs simmer in a flavorful pineapple barbecue sauce with colorful bell peppers for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or easy family dinner served over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 32 ounces frozen fully cooked meatballs
- 1 (20-ounce) can pineapple chunks, undrained
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
- Add the frozen meatballs to the crockpot.
- Pour the pineapple chunks and juice over the meatballs.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and garlic powder.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the meatballs.
- Add the chopped bell peppers and stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours.
- Stir before serving.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve over cooked white rice if desired.
Notes
- For a sweeter sauce, add an extra ¼ cup brown sugar.
- Use turkey meatballs for a lighter option.
- These meatballs make a great party appetizer served directly from the slow cooker.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 MINUTES
- Cook Time: 4-5 HOURS
- Category: APPETIZER | DINNER
- Method: SLOW COOKER
- Cuisine: HAWAIIAN INSPIRED