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Sweet and Tangy Slow Cooker Pineapple Meatballs Delight You!

A delicious and easy recipe for Sweet and Tangy Slow Cooker Pineapple Meatballs, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound frozen meatballs beef or turkey
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks canned or fresh
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/2 cup sweet and sour sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for heat
  • Chopped green onions for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a slow cooker, combine the barbecue sauce, sweet and sour sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir well to combine.
  2. Add the frozen meatballs to the sauce mixture, ensuring they are well coated.
  3. Add the pineapple chunks, gently mixing them into the meatballs and sauce.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the meatballs are heated through and the sauce is bubbly.
  5. Once cooked, stir the meatballs gently to coat them in the sauce before serving.
  6. Garnish with chopped green onions for added flavor and presentation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

  • For a healthier version, use turkey meatballs and low-sugar barbecue sauce.
  • Serve the meatballs over rice or quinoa for a complete meal.

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