Ingredients
Scale
Let’s gather our ingredients! Here’s what you’ll need to whip up these succulent meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey for a lighter option)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet.
- In a separate bowl, mix barbecue sauce, crushed pineapple, and soy sauce.
- Place meatballs in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over them, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Cover and slow cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the spices according to your taste.
- These meatballs can be served as an appetizer or main dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free breadcrumbs)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg