Description
Enjoy the irresistible flavor of Healthy Crockpot Hawaiian Meatballs! This simple recipe features tender meatballs simmered in a sweet and tangy sauce with fresh pineapple and bell peppers, making it an ideal choice for a quick, delicious dinner or healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs frozen meatballs
- 20 oz can pineapple chunks drained with juice reserved
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 ½ cups bbq sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ teaspoon ginger powder
- 2 tablespoons green onions for topping
Instructions
- Place the frozen meatballs, pineapple chunks, and chopped red bell pepper into the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, combine the BBQ sauce, brown sugar, white vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ginger powder and whisk together. Pour this mixture over the meatballs.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours until meatballs are heated through and reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
- Stir well to coat the meatballs with sauce and top with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding diced jalapenos for a spicy kick.
Serve with steamed rice or over a bed of quinoa for a complete meal.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg