How to Make Slow Cooker Hawaiian Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

The slow cooker is a wonderful tool for busy cooks who want to create delicious and satisfying meals without spending hours in the kitchen. One of the best things about slow cooker meals is that they often require minimal preparation, yet still result in amazing flavors and tender, succulent meats. If you're a fan of Hawaiian cuisine and are looking for a simple and delicious meal to add to your repertoire, then look no further than this recipe for Slow Cooker Hawaiian Meatballs.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ¾ cup crushed soda crackers
  • ¼ cup finely chopped onion (Optional)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed (Optional)
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger, or more to taste
  • 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch, or as needed
  • 1 ½ tablespoons water, or as needed
  • 1 (14 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Mix ground beef, crushed soda crackers, onion, eggs, milk, garlic, salt, pepper, and ginger in a large bowl until well combined. Shape the mixture into 1- or 1 1/2-inch balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 15 minutes.
  • Combine pineapple and juice, brown sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl or cup and gradually stir into the boiling sauce until slightly thickened.
  • Place meatballs in a slow cooker. Pour pineapple sauce over meatballs.
  • Cover and cook on Low until meatballs are no longer pink inside and have absorbed the sauce, 4 to 5 hours.
  • Nutrition

    628 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 160mg
    • Sodium: 1647mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 87g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 72g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 108mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 520mg