Description
Sweet and smoky meatballs slow-cooked in a tangy pineapple BBQ sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound meatballs, frozen or homemade
- 1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or canned, drained
- 1 cup BBQ sauce, your favorite brand or homemade
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the meatballs in the slow cooker, then add the pineapple chunks, BBQ sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. Distribute everything evenly.
- Gently stir the mixture until the meatballs are well coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the meatballs are heated through and tender.
- Stir occasionally and taste for seasoning, adjusting with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve warm over rice, mashed potatoes, or as party appetizers.
Notes
This recipe is forgiving and adaptable, making it ideal for busy days. You can prep the ingredients the night before for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Crockpot, BBQ meatballs, Pineapple, Easy recipe, Party food