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These slow cooker pineapple meatballs make an easy weeknight dinner or party appetizer—juicy meatballs slow cooked in sweet pineapple and tangy teriyaki sauce.
These tender pineapple meatballs are a cinch to make and are soaked in flavorful sauce. There is something magical about cooking frozen meatballs in the slow cooker. My easy recipe will have you eating a take-out style meal with little effort.
Key Ingredients
Meatballs: Grab a few bags of plain frozen meatballs. I find these near the frozen shrimp at the store.
Teriyaki: Use any brand you like; we like Kona Coast Island Teriyaki.
Pineapple: Canned pineapple works excellently in this recipe; it’s sweet and easy to keep on hand for recipes like this one.
How to Make Pineapple Meatballs
- Add frozen meatballs, drained pineapple, and teriyaki sauce to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook until hot and the flavors meld.
Tips & Variations
Cooking Time: Don’t just heat these meatballs until just hot, if you let them go a little longer they will soak up the sauce.
Additional Vegetables: Add a diced white onion, sliced white mushrooms or bell peppers to make this a complete meal.
Little Smokies: You can swap the meatball for a few packs of little smokies for an entirely different appetizer.
How to Serve Pineapple Meatballs
As an Appetizer: Turn the slow cooker to warm and serve the Pineapple and Meatballs with toothpicks. Stir occasionally.
For Dinner: Serve the meatballs and sauce over white rice or mashed potatoes. Add a green vegetable to round out the meal.
Slow Cooker Pineapple Meatballs
How to Video
Ingredients
- 56 oz. frozen meatballs, (two-28oz. bags)
- 15 oz. Teriyaki Sauce, I use Kona Coast Island Teriyaki
- 40 oz. Pineapple Chunks (NOT TIDBITS), (two 20-oz. cans) DRAINED
Instructions
- Add the frozen meatballs to the slow cooker.
- Add the drained pineapple and pour over the teriyaki sauce.
- Cook on LOW for 5 hours or on HIGH for 3 hours. Stirring occasionally.
Nutrition
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