Description
Savor the delightful taste of Healthy Crockpot Hawaiian Meatballs, combining sweet pineapple and zesty BBQ sauce. This quick meal is perfect for busy evenings or when you want a comforting homemade option.
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 peppers in the slow cooker.
- In a separate bowl, combine BBQ sauce, brown sugar, white vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ginger powder. Mix well and pour over the meatballs.
- Cover the slow cooker and set on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours until the meatballs are fully heated and their internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Stir everything gently to coat the meatballs with the sauce and top with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider including diced onions or jalapeños.
You can use homemade BBQ sauce for a personal touch.
Serve with rice or noodles to complement the meatballs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg