3-Ingredient Hawaiian Meatballs
This Hawaiian Meatballs recipe combines tangy BBQ sauce and sweet pineapple with meatballs for the ultimate sweet and savory appetizer that's always a hit at parties!
Servings: 10
Calories: 315kcal
Cost: 8
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 50 - 60 pre-cooked frozen meatballs *, store-bought or homemade
- 2 1/2 cups homemade BBQ sauce (store-bought can be used, but homemade is highly recommended!)
- 1 cup pineapple fresh, diced, or use crushed pineapple from a can, slightly drained
Instructions
For Slow Cooker Meatballs:
- Spray the bottom of your slow cooker lightly with cooking spray (or use a slow cooker liner). Add frozen meatballs to the bottom of pot. Pour pineapple and bbq sauce over meatballs.50 - 60 pre-cooked frozen meatballs, 1 cup pineapple, 2 1/2 cups homemade BBQ sauce
- Cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours. Serve warm garnished with chopped green onions, if desired.
For Stovetop :
- Add meatballs, pineapple and bbq sauce to a large pot and stir to coat. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low simmer. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes for thawed meatballs, or 15+ minutes for frozen meatballs, or until warmed through.
Notes
Meatballs: Homemade frozen meatballs will taste best, but a great frozen store-bought option is Costco's Kirkland brand Italian meatballs. If meatballs are not frozen, reduce cook time.
Stovetop Method: Add meatballs, pineapple and bbq sauce to a large pot and stir to coat. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low simmer. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes for thawed meatballs, or 15+ minutes for frozen meatballs, or until warmed through.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 776mg | Potassium: 385mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg
