Easy Slow Cooker Hawaiian Meatballs

white bowl filled with hawaiian meatballs in front of a pineapple.

5 from 3 votes

Easy Slow Cooker Hawaiian Meatballs

Slow cooker Hawaiian meatballs are made with frozen meatballs, canned pineapple, peppers, onions, and a sweet and tangy sauce. This dump-and-go crockpot recipe makes the perfect appetizer or a main dish that the whole family will love!

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 5

Servings servings

Author Melissa Williams

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

3 pounds frozen meatballs beef, pork, turkey, plant based
20 ounces pineapple chunks drained
2 cups frozen peppers & onions
18 ounces bbq sauce 2 cups
¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
¼ cup white vinegar
¼ cup brown sugar
3 cloves garlic minced
2 Tablespoons chopped scallions for garnish

Instructions

Pour the frozen meatballs, pineapple chunks, peppers and onions into the basin of a 6-8 quart slow cooker.
3 pounds frozen meatballs, 20 ounces pineapple chunks, 2 cups frozen peppers & onions
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and minced garlic.
18 ounces bbq sauce, ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce, ¼ cup white vinegar, ¼ cup brown sugar, 3 cloves garlic
Pour the sauce over the meatballs and gently stir to evenly distribute.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours.
Garnish with chopped scallions.
2 Tablespoons chopped scallions

Notes

Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.
A beef/pork blended meatball is shown but use your favorite.
I used Kraft hickory barbecue sauce but your favorite can be used.
Fresh peppers and onions can be used but frozen are convenient.
To add some heat, add 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
If you need a longer cook time, they can be cooked for 5-6 hours on LOW.

Every slow cooker runs differently. Times given are a general recommendation and should be tested in your own slow cooker and adjusted as needed.

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