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These 5-ingredient slow cooker Hawaiian meatballs are one of those easy, dependable recipes I come back to again and again.
If you love easy slow cooker meatball recipes like my 2-Ingredient Slow Cooker French Onion Meatballs, this sweet-and-savory Hawaiian version is another simple favorite.
Made with frozen turkey meatballs, pineapple, and a thick teriyaki-style sauce, they cook low and slow into a sweet-and-savory dish that is perfect over rice or alongside simple vegetables.
It’s the kind of meal that takes just minutes to assemble and lets the slow cooker do the rest.
Why I Love These Hawaiian Meatballs
- Just five simple ingredients
- Minimal prep
- Sweet-and-savory flavor
- Great for weeknights or gatherings
- Easy to portion and reheat
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Turkey meatballs – Frozen, fully cooked turkey meatballs keep this recipe simple. Homemade meatballs work too.
- Crushed pineapple (with juice) – Adds natural sweetness and helps create the sauce.
- Thick teriyaki basting sauce – Provides savory depth. A thinner teriyaki sauce may result in a looser sauce.
- Instant tapioca – Thickens the sauce as it cooks. Cornstarch slurry can be used instead.
- Green bell pepper – Adds color and freshness. Red, orange or yellow peppers work as well.
Calories and WW Points?
According to my calculations, each serving has 264 calories.
WW Points: 7
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7 PointsPlus (Old plan)
How to Make Easy Slow Cooker Hawaiian Meatballs
Ideal slow cooker size: 2- to 4-Quart.
- Add meatballs to the slow cooker.
- Stir together pineapple (with juice), teriyaki sauce, and tapioca.
- Pour over meatballs.
- Cook on LOW 6–8 hours or HIGH 3–4 hours.
- Stir in green pepper and cook on HIGH 20 minutes more.
- Adjust sauce consistency with a little water if needed.
Recipe Notes
Using frozen turkey meatballs keeps this recipe truly five ingredients and very low effort.
For best results, use a thick teriyaki-style basting sauce rather than a thin marinade.
Serve over brown rice, cauliflower rice, or with roasted vegetables.
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5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Hawaiian Meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 pound turkey meatballs
- 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple with juice
- 1/2 cup thick teriyaki basting sauce
- 1-1/2 tablespoons instant tapioca, for thickening
- 1 green bell pepper chopped (about 3/4 cup)
Instructions
- Ideal slow cooker size: 2- to 4-Quart.
- Put the meatballs in the slow cooker.
- Combine the pineapple with its juice, teriyaki basting sauce and tapioca. Pour over the meatballs.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, or on high 3 to 4 hours.
- Add the green pepper. Stir well and cooked covered on HIGH for 20 minutes.
- If the sauce is too thick, stir in a little water to achieve the desired consistency.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 7 PointsPlus (Old plan) To keep things super simple, I used frozen low fat turkey meatballs. You could always make them from scratch if you prefer. For the best flavor you’ll want to use a thick teriyaki basting sauce.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Source: 5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Recipes by Jean Paré.
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Can you do this with pre made turkey meatballs?
Sure!
What do you use for a thick teriyaki basting sauce.
Hi Lynda, I use Kikkoman Teriyaki Baste & Glaze. Hope this helps. – Martha
Is ‘Kikkoman Teriyaki Baste & Glaze’ the same as ‘Kikkoman Marinade and Sauce’? If not can I use them interchangeably?
Here’s a link to the Kikkoman products: https://kikkomanusa.com/homecooks/products/product_sub_list.php?fam=102 It appears that the baste and glaze is a thicker product. If you use the marinade & sauce you mqy want to increase the tapioca a little for thickness. Hope this helps. ~Martha
Have made several times. We all enjoy this one. Have made quite a few of your recipes and they are always good. Thank you!
Thanks, MG. So glad to hear you liked these Hawaiian Meatballs. I love how easy they are 🙂
These look delicious! Just curious, about how many meatballs in a pound and therefore as you have stated, a serving size would be 1/6. Thanks.
Hi Susan,
That will depend on the size of your meatballs. There is definitely variation from brand to brand. You’ll want to count the total number of meatballs you place in the cooker and then divide that number by 6 to tell you how many in one serving. Sorry I can’t be more specific than that. I try to count and measure the food I post here before we begin eating it but failed to do it this time. Sorry about that.