Description
Savory meatballs drenched in a sweet and tangy pineapple barbecue sauce, perfect for quick family dinners or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground meat (beef, turkey, or pork)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup pineapple barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/4 cup diced pineapples (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the meatballs in the slow cooker.
- Pour the pineapple barbecue sauce and soy sauce over the meatballs, ensuring they are well coated. If you’re using diced pineapples, sprinkle them in now.
- Stir gently to combine the ingredients without breaking the meatballs.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the meatballs are cooked through and tender.
- Serve warm as an appetizer or main dish.
Notes
For a healthier option, consider using ground chicken or turkey and serve with quinoa. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 90mg