Slow Cooker Pineapple BBQ Meatballs 🍍🥩🍖

Description:
Sweet, tangy, and savory, these Slow Cooker Pineapple BBQ Meatballs are tender, flavorful, and perfect for parties, weeknight dinners, or game-day snacks. Made in the slow cooker, they’re effortless to prepare and packed with a delicious pineapple-BBQ glaze.

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Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

• 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey for a lighter option)

• 1 cup breadcrumbs

• 1 large egg

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

For the Pineapple BBQ Sauce:

• 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)

• 1/2 cup pineapple juice

• 1/2 cup crushed pineapple (drained if desired)

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar

• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

Optional Garnish:

• Chopped green onions or parsley

• Sesame seeds

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Directions

1. Prepare the Meatballs

1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and parsley (if using).

2. Mix gently until just combined—avoid overmixing to keep meatballs tender.

3. Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.

2. Prepare the Pineapple BBQ Sauce

1. In a separate bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, pineapple juice, crushed pineapple, soy sauce, vinegar, and smoked paprika.

2. Taste and adjust sweetness or tanginess as needed.

3. Assemble in the Slow Cooker

1. Place meatballs in the slow cooker.

2. Pour the pineapple BBQ sauce over the meatballs, ensuring they are evenly coated.

3. Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or on high for 2–3 hours, until meatballs are cooked through and tender.

4. Serve

• Use a slotted spoon to serve meatballs over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles.

• Spoon extra sauce over the top for maximum flavor.

• Garnish with chopped green onions, parsley, or sesame seeds if desired.

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