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Hawaiian Meatballs
If you are looking for a hassle free appetizer to serve to a crowd, or a simple family meal, these slow cooker Hawaiian meatballs are perfect for any occasion. This dump and go recipe takes minutes to prep and is totally hands off.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 466 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs frozen meatballs
- 20 oz pineapple chunks
- 2 cups BBQ sauce
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 3 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- To the bowl of a crock pot, add frozen meatballs and pineapple chunks.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, minced ginger and garlic, and whisk well. Pour the sauce over the meatballs then gently toss to coat. Put the lid on the crock pot. Set to HIGH for 2-3 hours or LOW for 5-6, or until cooked through.
- When done, sprinkle meatballs with chopped chives and serve as an appetizer or over rice.
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Notes
- Cook the meatballs either on a low or high heat depending on when you want to serve them.
- Make these slow cooker Hawaiian meatballs spicy by adding in some chili flakes or half a teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
- Do not thaw the meatballs before placing them in the slow cooker.
- Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 - 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
466kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Sodium
799mg
(33%)
Potassium
584mg
(17%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
34g
(68%)
Vitamin A
204IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 466
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 466kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 799mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 584mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 204IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.