Crockpot Hawaiian Meatballs Recipe

This Crockpot Hawaiian Meatballs Recipe takes about 10 minutes to put together.

Made with pineapple juice and chunks along with soy sauce and BBQ sauce, these meatballs are perfectly slow cooked to perfection in a tangy and sweet sauce.

What makes this easy meatball recipe so good?

Inspired by Hawaiian cuisine, these meatballs are slow cooked in a sweet and tangy sauce featuring pineapple.

I like that this is basically a 'dump and slow cook' recipe making it beyond easy to make a great dish!

Have you tried my Crockpot Cranberry Barbecue Meatballs recipe?

Made with cranberry sauce, orange juice, and honey, those easy to make meatballs have the perfect combination of sweet and tangy flavors. Both this recipe for Hawaiian Meatballs and that recipe for Cranberry Barbecue Meatballs are tasty and easy recipes recipes that can be made in a slow cooker.

Make clean-up even easier by using liners in your Crock Pot. You can find a selection of slow cooker liners here.

Why you will love this easy slow cooker recipe.

This is really an easy and foolproof recipe idea. All you need to do is place the ingredients into your slow cooker and let the slow cooker do all of the work.

Here is what else you will like about this recipe.

• These tender meatballs are coated in a homemade sweet and tangy glaze and cooked low and slow in the crockpot
• The ingredients used in making this recipe are basic ingredients that you may already have on hand.
• Personalizing this recipe is as easy as adding a teaspoon or two of Hawaiian seasoning or adding some corn to the slow cooker.
• This recipe is perfect as hassle-free weekday dinner or for serving to a crowd at gatherings such as potlucks or tailgates.

Ingredients you will need to make Hawaiian Meatballs.

• Meatballs. Use already cooked and packaged (frozen) meatballs.
• Red Bell Pepper. Seeds and stem removed and then chopped into smaller pieces.
• Pineapple Chunks. Use canned pineapple as you will also need the juice.
• Pineapple Juice. Use the juice that came with the pineapple chunks.
• Barbecue Sauce. You can use the barbecue sauce of your choice
• Soy Sauce. Low sodium soy sauce can be used.
• Brown Sugar. Granulated brown sugar.
• Garlic Powder. A small amount is used for flavoring.
• Green Onion. Chopped into small pieces and used as a garnish.

Expert Tip 👉 You can take this recipe up a notch by using spicy barbecue sauce!

How to make Hawaiian Meatballs in a Crockpot

Prep Time: 10 minutes .
Slow Cook Time: 3 hours on high or 6 hours on low .
Servings: 8 .

1. Prepare. Gather your ingredients and prepare them as indicated. This includes chopping up your red bell pepper.
2. Ingredients. Place your frozen meatballs, pineapple chunks, and chopped bell pepper into your crockpot. Evenly spread the ingredients over the bottom of the pot.
3. Sauce. In a medium bowl or measuring cup, use a whisk to combine together your pineapple juice, barbecue sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic powder. Whisk the ingredients until smooth and incorporated.
4. Combine. Pour half of the sauce over the ingredients in your slow cookers. Then use a wooden spoon or similar item to mix the ingredients. Repeat this process with the remaining sauce, mixing until your meatballs are well covered with the sauce.
5. Slow Cook. Slow cook your meatballs on high for two to three hours or on low for four to six hours on high, until the meatballs are heated through and the flavors have melded.
6. Serve. Serve your meatballs, on rice or as preferred, garnished with the green pepper pieces.

Tips for making the best Hawaiian style meatballs.

Use frozen already cooked meatballs in this recipe for better results. Because these meatballs are already cooked they will hold together better.

More helpful tips for you.

1. These meatballs can be prepared in advance. Simply prepare them up to a day in advance and refrigerate them.
2. Keep an eye on your meatballs while they slow cook and stir them occasionally. If the sauce seems to get too thick you can can add additional sauce or if it is too thin you can take the cover off the slow cooker for a short time.
3. My meatballs were slow cooked in a large crockpot. Depending on the size of your slow cooker, you may need to cut the ingredient amounts in half, make this in batches, or use an additional slow cooker to make this recipe.

How to store crockpot meatballs

Once your meatballs have fully cooled, you can store your leftovers in an airtight container (some plastic may not work well with the sauce) or in the covered slow cooker. When properly stored, these meatballs should keep refrigerated for about four days or frozen for up to three months. If you have frozen your meatballs, it is best to thaw them in your refrigerator overnight before reheating.

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• Crockpot Chili with Chicken Recipe
• Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Chili
• Crockpot Angel Chicken Pasta
• Crockpot Cranberry Chili Cocktail Sausages

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Crockpot Hawaiian Meatballs Recipe, a simple and delicious meal made with pineapple and BBQ sauce, slow cooked to perfection.

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