A little sweet, a little fruity, a bit of a tang, and so saucy! The sauce for these Slow Cooker Pineapple Meatballs is super-simple to make, and it’s so delicious! Whip this family-pleasing up in a hurry, then forget about it while it’s cooking.
Slow Cooker Pineapple Meatballs
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Frozen meatballs must be one of the best creations! Whether you make your own and freeze them, or buy bulk bags of frozen meatballs, they are simple, delicious, and so versatile! We always keep frozen meatballs on hand, and I love trying new flavor combinations with them.
This is a revision of an old recipe from this blog. I first made this back in 2013, and let’s just say that my photography skills have improved a little bit since then. That original recipe was a stovetop recipe; I converted it to a slow cooker recipe and adjusted the sauce. I’m thrilled with how this version came out!
It’s a two-dish meal, because you do need to mix the sauce up in a small bowl before you add it to the meatballs and pineapple in the slow cooker. But it’s a very simple sauce to make, it just takes a few minutes!
Serve these meatballs over rice or pasta for a main dish, or use a big stack of toothpicks to serve them as appetizers or for part of your tailgate party. They would also be a great addition to a Macaroni & Cheese Bar!
This sauce is so very delicious… Make sure you get plenty of it with your meatballs. And save any leftover sauce – it’s delicious over chicken, rice, or however you want to eat it!
Enjoy!
Free Printable Ground Beef Buyer’s Guide
Have you ever gotten confused at the grocery store when you’re trying to pick out ground beef for tonight’s dinner? We can help! This Ground Beef Buyer’s Guide has everything you need to know about buying ground beef, plus you can download a free printable cheat sheet to keep handy in your kitchen or your purse!
Tools for Cooking with Ground Beef
Every kitchen needs a few basic tools… These are ones that I use all the time when I’m cooking with ground beef!
- 5-Quart Saute Pan
- Mix and Chop
- 6-Quart Slow Cooker
- Instant-Read Digital Thermometer
- Probe-Style Digital Thermometer
3 Ways to Take the Fear Out of This Recipe
- Why is Ground Beef Brown in the Middle?
- How to Convert Oven Times to Slow Cooker Times – free printable!
- Should I Choose Fresh, Frozen, or Canned Vegetables?
3 More Recipes to Try
- Slow Cooker Sweet & Spicy Saucy Meatballs
- Slow Cooker Pineapple-Bacon Baked Beans
- BBQ-Bacon Cheeseburgers
Printable Recipe Card for Slow Cooker Tangy Pineapple Meatballs
- 32-ounce bag frozen meatballs
- 20-ounce can pineapple tidbits, drained
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup brown sugar
- Place frozen meatballs and pineapple tidbits in a 6-quart slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients and stir to mix well.
- Pour the sauce over the meatballs and pineapple, and toss gently to coat.
- Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours, until meatballs are heated through.
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This sounds AH.MA.ZING! Can’t wait to try it. Pinned!