Description
Get ready to impress your guests or treat yourself with these Slow Cooker Pineapple Barbecue Meatballs! This easy recipe delivers juicy, tender meatballs coated in a sticky-sweet pineapple barbecue sauce that’s rich with bold flavor. Whether you’re in need of quick dinner ideas, a crowd-pleasing appetizer, or delicious food ideas for potlucks, this recipe is a go-to favorite. It’s a healthy snack when served with veggies or a comforting main dish paired with rice or mashed potatoes. Ideal for busy weeknights or stress-free hosting, this is the ultimate easy recipe for your slow cooker collection!
Ingredients
1 (32 oz) bag frozen meatballs
2 cups barbecue sauce
1 (20 oz) can pineapple chunks with juice
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Place the frozen meatballs into the slow cooker directly from the freezer.
2. Add the pineapple chunks along with the juice.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, and chili flakes.
4. Pour the sauce mixture over the meatballs and stir gently to coat.
5. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours.
6. Stir once or twice during cooking for even sauce distribution.
7. Garnish with parsley or green onions and serve hot.
Notes
Use high-quality barbecue sauce for best results.
To thicken the sauce, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes.
Make this recipe gluten-free by using GF-labeled ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours
- Category: Appetizer / Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~5 meatballs
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: easy recipe, dinner ideas, slow cooker meatballs, party food, sweet and tangy meatballs, crockpot recipes, barbecue meatballs