SLOW COOKER PINEAPPLE STUFFED HAWAIIAN MEATBALLS RECIPE - (4.4/5)

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Slow Cooker Pineapple Stuffed Hawaiian Meatballs Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by PineyCook

Number Of Ingredients 33

PINEAPPLE STUFFED MEATBALLS:
2 eggs
2 pounds lean ground beef
22 saltine crackers, crushed (1 cup)
1/3 cup dry minced onion
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Pineapple chunks from 20 ounce can pineapple can, drained
HAWAIIAN SAUCE:
1 cup pineapple juice (plus water if needed to equal 1 cup) from 20-ounce can pineapple chunks used in meatballs
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons quality hoisin sauce (Lee Kum Kee or Kikkoman)
2-3 tablespoons Asian sweet red chili sauce (3 for more of a kick)
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
Pineapple chunks from 20 ounce can, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Set aside. In a large bowl, add eggs and gently whisk. Add all remaining Meatball Ingredients except pineapple chunks and mix until well combined. Shape meat mixture into an approximate 12 x 8-inch rectangle on a cutting board with even thickness. (I put parchment paper over the meat then roll with my rolling pin to form an even thickness rectangle.) Strain pineapple juice from one can pineapple chunks. Line 10 pineapple chunks across the meat and 5 down, for a total of 50 pineapple chunks. Using a pizza cutter, slice meat horizontally around pineapple to create 5 rows, then slice vertically around pineapple to create 10 rows and 50 squares. Shape squares into balls around pineapple chunks and line on baking sheet. Bake for 8 minutes, or until lightly browned. When cool enough to touch, line meatballs in rows in the slow cooker followed by drained pineapple chunks and red and green bell peppers. Add all Hawaiian sauce ingredients to a small saucepan and whisk until smooth. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer until thickened, stirring constantly. Pour sauce over contents of slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat for 2 hours or until cooked through, gently stirring one hour into cooking. Keep warm until serving. Serve with rice.

Hamad Alsaeed
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Overall, I really enjoyed this recipe. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and sweet. I will definitely be making this again!


Md Sahina
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These meatballs were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Shakil Raj
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I'm not a big fan of slow cooker recipes, but this one was worth it! The meatballs were so tender and the sauce was delicious.


brandon got drip on imvu drip god on imvu
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These meatballs were easy to make and they tasted great! I will definitely be making them again.


Adams Kazoni
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I made these meatballs for my potluck and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them.


Ragheez Jutt
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly. They were so moist and flavorful.


Faye Lawless
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These meatballs were amazing! I will definitely be making them again and again.


John Jakubowski
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I'm not a big fan of pineapple, but these meatballs were surprisingly good! The sauce was perfectly balanced and the meatballs were very moist.


Mithu Media Pvt Ltd
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The meatballs were a little dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Pili Selemani
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This recipe was easy to follow and the meatballs turned out great! I used ground turkey instead of beef and they were still very tasty.


Xx Xxx
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


James Matthew
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These pineapple-stuffed meatballs were a hit with my family! The sauce was tangy and sweet, and the meatballs were moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.