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Spicy Hawaiian Crockpot Meatballs Recipe

Spicy Hawaiian Crockpot Meatballs Recipe

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  • Author: Stacy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizer, Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Hawaiian
  • Diet: Gluten Free

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
  • 1/21 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

  1. Combine sauce: In the slow cooker, mix bbq sauce, pineapple chunks, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and green onions.
  2. Add meatballs: Stir in the frozen meatballs until coated with the sauce.
  3. Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours, or on HIGH for 2-2.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
  4. 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