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3 Ingredient Hawaiian Meatballs Recipe

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These easy 3 Ingredient Hawaiian Meatballs are a flavorful and fuss-free appetizer or main dish. Made with frozen meatballs, sweet pineapple chunks, and tangy barbecue sauce, they slow cook to tender perfection with minimal effort. Perfect for parties, game days, or a quick weeknight meal served over rice or on their own.

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 40 frozen meatballs

Sauce

  • 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce
  • 20 oz pineapple chunks with juice (from the can)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place the frozen meatballs evenly at the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Add Sauce and Pineapple: Pour the barbecue sauce and canned pineapple chunks along with their juice over the meatballs. Stir everything gently to combine the flavors.
  3. Cook the Meatballs: Set the slow cooker on high heat and cook for 2 to 3 hours, or alternatively on low heat for 4 to 5 hours, until the meatballs are fully heated and tender and the sauce is well blended.
  4. Serve: Serve the Hawaiian meatballs warm, either over a bed of rice for a hearty main dish or alone as a delicious appetizer at your next gathering.

Notes

  • Using frozen meatballs saves prep time and ensures consistent size and flavor.
  • Adjust cooking time based on your slow cooker’s settings and the size of meatballs.
  • For a spicier twist, add crushed red pepper flakes to the barbecue sauce before cooking.
  • These meatballs can be kept warm in the slow cooker for up to 2 hours before serving.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.