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Crockpot Hawaiian Meatballs

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Tender meatballs slow-cooked in a sweet and savory pineapple sauce that turns sticky, flavorful, and comforting with almost no hands-on effort.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs frozen or homemade meatballs
  • 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks, drained (reserve juice)
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. Place the meatballs and pineapple chunks into the crockpot.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger.
  3. Pour the sauce over the meatballs and stir gently to coat.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or on high for 2–3 hours.
  5. If a thicker sauce is desired, mix cornstarch with water and stir it into the crockpot during the last 20 minutes of cooking.
  6. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

  • Frozen meatballs can be added directly without thawing.
  • Adjust brown sugar to control sweetness.
  • Add bell peppers or onions for extra texture.
  • Serve over rice, noodles, or as sliders.

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