Description
A hands-off crowd-pleaser made with sweet pineapple, tangy barbecue sauce, and frozen meatballs, perfect for weeknight dinners or game-day appetizers.
Ingredients
- 32 oz package fully cooked frozen meatballs (about 60–70 count)
- 18 oz bottle of your favorite barbecue sauce
- 20 oz can pineapple chunks, well-drained
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 1 large sweet onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
- Nonstick cooking spray (for the slow cooker)
Instructions
- Lightly spray the inside of a 6-quart (or larger) slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add the frozen meatballs to the slow cooker, spreading them out for even heating.
- Pour in the barbecue sauce and well-drained pineapple chunks. Add the minced garlic, onion chunks, and red pepper chunks.
- Gently stir until all ingredients are evenly coated in sauce.
- Cover and cook on the LOW setting for 300–360 minutes (5 to 6 hours), until meatballs are heated through and vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if desired. Stir before serving to distribute sauce.
Notes
Choose a barbecue sauce you enjoy; smokier sauces add depth, sweeter ones highlight the pineapple.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American