Crock Pot Hawaiian BBQ Meatballs
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These Hawaiian Meatballs in the Crock Pot are the perfect appetizer or dinner idea. Tender meatballs are simmered in a sweet and savory sauce, in a slow cooker, wo they practically make themselves.
I love easy crock pot recipes for a super easy dinner or appetizer idea that takes minimal prep time.
What makes this recipe one of my favorites is how versatile it is. You can serve these Hawaiian meatballs straight from the crock pot or spoon them over rice for a simple dinner the whole family will love.
Why You’ll Love These Crock Pot Hawaiian Meatballs
- Minimal prep required (store-bought meatballs work great)
- Sweet, tangy, kid-friendly flavor
- Perfect for parties, meal prep, weeknight dinners or freezer cooking
- Easy to scale up for a crowd
Ingredients Overview
- Frozen meatballs
- Pineapple chunks (with juice)
- BBQ sauce
- Rice wine vinegar
- Soy sauce
- Brown sugar
- Green onion (optional)
How to Make Hawaiian Meatballs in the Crock Pot
Step by Step Instructions Overview
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Step 1 – Add frozen meatballs to the slow cooker
Step 2 – Add pineapple and optional veggies
Step 4 – Whisk sauce ingredients together. Add brown sugar.
Step 4 – Pour sauce over meatballs,Cook on LOW or HIGH until heated through and saucy.
Substitution & Variation Ideas
- Meatballs: Use Turkey, chicken, or plant-based meatballs in place of ground beef.
- If you don’t have pineapple juice, you can use orange juice or apple juice
- Spicy kick: Add sriracha or red pepper flakes for a spice kick.
Serving Suggestion
- Serve with toothpicks for parties or over white rice, jasmine rice, or cauliflower rice.
Raquel’s Time Saving Tips
- Use fully cooked frozen meatballs—no thawing needed
- Assemble everything the night before and refrigerate
- Double the batch and freeze leftovers
- Keep warm on the “WARM” setting for parties
- Serve directly from the crock pot to save dishes
Storage & Reheating
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
- Reheat in microwave or slow cooker
- These can be frozen up to 2 months
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Crock Pot Hawaiian Meatballs
Equipment
- Crock pot or slow cooker
Ingredients
- 32 oz. meatballs
- 20 oz. can of pineapple chunks drained
- 2 cups barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- Green onions for topping
Instructions
- To your crockpot, add meatballs.
- Add pineapple chunks.
- Add brown sugar, ginger paste, garlic, soy sauce, and rice wine vinegar.
- Pour barbecue sauce over top.
- Cook on high 2-3 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
- Before serving, top with sliced green onion.
Notes
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