Description
Savor the deliciousness of Healthy Crockpot Hawaiian Meatballs! This dish combines tender meatballs with sweet pineapple and savory BBQ sauce for a quick and healthy meal that’s perfect for any occasion. Easy prep and packed with flavor make it a must-try for anyone looking for homemade goodness.
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 peppers in the slow cooker.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the BBQ sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, white vinegar, minced garlic, and ginger powder until well combined. Pour this mixture over the meatballs.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or on HIGH for 2–3 hours, ensuring the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
- After cooking, stir the mixture to coat the meatballs thoroughly in the delicious sauce, and top with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the sweetness by altering the amount of brown sugar.
You can add other vegetables like carrots or snap peas for extra flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg