Description
These Crockpot Hawaiian Meatballs with Brown Sugar Sauce are sweet, savory, and irresistibly comforting. I make this recipe when I want something easy that fills my kitchen with warmth and brings everyone together around the table. Tender meatballs slowly cook in a glossy sauce made with brown sugar, pineapple juice, and soy sauce, creating that classic Hawaiian-inspired flavor we all love. This is a true dump-and-go slow cooker recipe that’s perfect for busy days, family dinners, or parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 kg frozen beef meatballs
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- Optional: sliced green onions for serving
Instructions
- Add frozen meatballs to the crockpot.
- Whisk together brown sugar, pineapple juice, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic powder, and ginger.
- Pour sauce over meatballs and stir to coat.
- Cover and cook on LOW 4–5 hours or HIGH 2–3 hours.
- Mix cornstarch with cold water and stir in 30 minutes before serving to thicken.
- Cook until sauce is glossy and rich, then serve warm.
Notes
Serve over rice or as an appetizer with toothpicks. Sub low-sodium soy sauce if preferred. Leftovers last 4 days in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg