These Hawaiian meatballs are easy, tasty and always a crowd pleaser. Meatballs are cooked in BBQ sauce with pineapple and ginger for the perfect appetizer or main dish.
1-2bell peppers, cut into chunks (I prefer red and orange)
1(15-ounce) canpineapple chunks, reserving 2-3 Tablespoons juice
¼teaspoonground ginger, optional
For serving: Rice, Sliced green onion, Sesame seeds
Instructions
In the bottom of a crockpot, add the meatballs. Pour the BBQ sauce over the top. Add the bell peppers and pineapple. Pour 2 to 3 Tablespoons pineapple juice (from the can) over the top. Sprinkle with ginger, if using, and stir until combined.
Cover with a lid and cook on high 2 to 3 hours, or until warmed through.
Enjoy as an appetizer or serve over rice for a main dish. Top with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Notes
Double the recipe: Use 50 meatballs, 2 cups BBQ sauce, and 2 cans of sliced pineapple.Tip: We love keeping a big bag of frozen meatballs in the freezer, as well as BBQ sauce and canned pineapple in the pantry so we can make these whenever we need a last minute dinner.Serving options:
Place toothpicks in the top to make a fun appetizer.