Description
These Spicy Hawaiian Crockpot Meatballs are a perfect blend of sweet and spicy, with tender pre-cooked meatballs in a tangy bbq and pineapple sauce. Easy to prepare in the slow cooker, they make a great appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
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For the Sauce:
- 2 cups bbq sauce (Kinders brand recommended)
- 20 oz can pineapple chunks, drained well
- 5 cloves garlic, grated or minced
- 1/2 – 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 green onions, diced
For the Meatballs:
- 32 oz bag frozen pre-cooked meatballs (homestyle variety recommended)
Garnish:
- Extra green onions, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine sauce: In the slow cooker, mix bbq sauce, pineapple chunks, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and green onions.
- Add meatballs: Stir in the frozen meatballs until coated with the sauce.
- Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours, or on HIGH for 2-2.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Serve: Garnish with additional green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- Cook on low for best results.
- Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 350
- Sugar: Approx. 20g
- Sodium: Approx. 800mg
- Fat: Approx. 15g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 30g
- Fiber: Approx. 2g
- Protein: Approx. 20g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 50mg