Crockpot Hawaiian meatballs
Crockpot Hawaiian Meatballs are the perfect sweet and savory slow cooker recipe made with tender meatballs simmered in a rich pineapple glaze.
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 2 lbs frozen meatballs or homemade meatballs
Hawaiian Sauce
- 1 can pineapple chunks drained (reserve juice)
- ¾ cup pineapple juice
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger optional
Thickening Slurry (Optional)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
Optional Garnish
- Sesame seeds
- green onions Chopped
Instructions
Add meatballs to crockpot
- Place frozen meatballs into the slow cooker.
Prepare the sauce
- In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.
Combine and cook
- Pour sauce over meatballs and add pineapple chunks.
- Cover and cook:
- LOW for 4–6 hours
- HIGH for 2–3 hours
Thicken the sauce (optional)
- Mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
- Stir into the crockpot during the last 20–30 minutes of cooking.
Serve
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
- Serve warm as an appetizer or over rice for a full meal.
Notes
- Frozen meatballs make this recipe extremely quick and convenient.
- Turkey or chicken meatballs can be used for a lighter option.
- If you prefer a sweeter sauce, add 1–2 tablespoons honey.
- For a spicy version, add red pepper flakes or sriracha.
Nutrition
Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 780mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18g
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