Description
Tropical BBQ Meatball Delight brings Caribbean zest to classic comfort food. Juicy pineapple-glazed meatballs dance with tangy sauce, offering grill-masters a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors you’ll crave all summer long.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 32 ounces (907 grams) frozen meatballs
Fruits and Vegetables:
- 20 ounces (567 grams) canned pineapple chunks
- 1 sweet onion, cut into chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Sauce:
- 18 ounces (510 grams) barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Thoroughly coat the interior of a 6-quart (5.7 liters) slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray to prevent ingredients from adhering to the surface.
- Combine all prepared ingredients into the slow cooker, ensuring each component is meticulously distributed and blended to create a harmonious flavor profile.
- Mix the ingredients gently but thoroughly, using a large wooden spoon or spatula to guarantee an even coating of seasonings and sauces across the meatballs.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and adjust the temperature setting to low, allowing the tropical BBQ meatballs to simmer and develop rich, complex flavors for 5 to 6 hours.
- Once cooking time has elapsed, verify the internal temperature of the meatballs has reached 160°F (71°C) to ensure food safety and optimal tenderness.
- Carefully transfer the succulent meatballs to a serving platter, allowing excess sauce to drip back into the slow cooker.
- Present the meatballs piping hot, accompanied by fluffy steamed white rice or creamy mashed potatoes to create a satisfying and complete meal that showcases the vibrant tropical BBQ flavor profile.
Notes
- Slow Cooker Magic transforms basic meatballs into a tropical flavor explosion with minimal effort.
- Prep takes just minutes, allowing the slow cooker to work its delicious wonder while you enjoy your day.
- Tropical sweet and tangy sauce creates an irresistible coating that elevates standard meatball recipes.
- Perfect for meal prep, batch cooking, and feeding a hungry crowd with minimal kitchen time.
- Freezer-friendly option lets you store leftovers for quick future meals that taste just as amazing as fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg