Description
These Healthy Crockpot Hawaiian Meatballs offer a delightful combination of flavors with tender meatballs, sweet pineapple, and a tangy sauce made from BBQ and soy sauce. Perfect for a quick dinner or a fun family meal, they’re easy to prepare and packed with taste!
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 separate bowl, combine BBQ sauce, brown sugar, white vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ginger powder. Mix well, then pour the sauce over the meatballs.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until the meatballs are fully heated and have an internal temperature of 160°F.
- Stir everything gently to coat the meatballs in the sauce, and top with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
For best results, ensure the meatballs are fully cooked before serving.
You can substitute honey or maple syrup for brown sugar for a healthier option.
Add additional vegetables like carrots or snap peas for more nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg