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Crock Pot Hawaiian Meatballs

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These Crock Pot Hawaiian Meatballs are the ultimate sweet and savory slow cooker meal. Juicy meatballs simmer in a tangy tropical sauce made with pineapple, bell peppers, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Perfect for parties, weeknight dinners, or meal prep, this easy, hands-off recipe is always a hit.

Ingredients

  • 1 (32 oz) bag frozen fully-cooked meatballs (or ~40 homemade meatballs)
  • 1 (20 oz) can pineapple chunks in juice (do not drain)
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
  • 2 tbsp water (to mix with cornstarch, if using)

Instructions

  1. Place meatballs in the bottom of the crock pot.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together pineapple (with juice), brown sugar, ketchup, and soy sauce.
  3. Pour sauce over meatballs and top with diced peppers.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours, until heated through.
  5. For a thicker sauce, stir in a cornstarch slurry (cornstarch + water) during the last 30 minutes. Cook uncovered until thickened.
  6. Stir gently before serving. Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

  • Use homemade meatballs for a from-scratch version.
  • Add a splash of sriracha or red pepper flakes for heat.
  • Stir in diced onion for extra flavor.
  • Serve over rice, noodles, or in sandwich rolls.
  • Use gluten-free soy sauce to make it gluten-free.

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