The Story & Intro
Hi, I’m INAYA, 38, from the beautiful island of Crete, Greece, and this Easy Frozen Meatball Hawaiian Crockpot Recipe always takes me back to busy family gatherings where food needed to be comforting, joyful, and effortless. I remember my grandmother’s kitchen filled with laughter, children running around, and dishes slowly simmering while stories were shared. Even though Hawaiian flavors aren’t traditional Greek, the idea behind this recipe feels deeply familiar simple ingredients, slow cooking, and a whole lot of love.
When I moved toward creating more practical recipes for modern life, this Easy Frozen Meatball Hawaiian Crockpot Recipe became a favorite. It’s sweet, savory, and incredibly forgiving perfect for women who want to cook something impressive without stress. Whether it’s for a potluck, game night, or a cozy family dinner, this Easy Frozen Meatball Hawaiian Crockpot Recipe brings people together just like food always should. Sometimes my kitchen still gets messy, but that’s part of the magic, isn’t it?
Ingredients
This recipe keeps things wonderfully simple. You don’t need fancy ingredients just pantry staples that come together beautifully.
🛒 Ingredients Table
| 🛒 Ingredients | Amount |
|---|---|
| 🧆 Frozen meatballs | 32 oz |
| 🍍 Pineapple chunks (with juice) | 20 oz can |
| 🫑 Bell peppers, chopped | 2 cups |
| 🧅 Onion, diced | 1 medium |
| 🍅 Ketchup | 1 cup |
| 🌶️ Sweet chili sauce | ½ cup |
| 🥢 Soy sauce | ¼ cup |
| 🧄 Garlic, minced | 2 cloves |
| 🌽 Cornstarch (optional) | 1 tbsp |
Step-by-Step Instructions
Cooking should feel relaxed, not rushed. That’s why the crockpot is such a gift.
👩🍳 Instructions Table
| 👩🍳 Step | What To Do |
|---|---|
| 1️⃣ | Add frozen meatballs directly to the crockpot |
| 2️⃣ | Pour pineapple chunks with juice over meatballs |
| 3️⃣ | Add bell peppers and diced onion |
| 4️⃣ | In a bowl, whisk ketchup, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and garlic |
| 5️⃣ | Pour sauce evenly over everything |
| 6️⃣ | Cover and cook on LOW 4–5 hours or HIGH 2–3 hours |
| 7️⃣ | Optional: Mix cornstarch with water and stir in last 30 minutes |
| 8️⃣ | Stir gently and serve warm |
Your house will smell incredible, and you didn’t even break a sweat.
Serving Suggestions
One of the things I love most about this Easy Frozen Meatball Hawaiian Crockpot Recipe is how flexible it is. At parties, I serve it straight from the crockpot with toothpicks easy and festive. At home, I spoon the meatballs over fluffy white rice or jasmine rice to soak up that sweet Hawaiian-style sauce.
You can also serve them in slider buns for a fun twist or alongside roasted vegetables for a balanced dinner. This recipe adapts to your life, not the other way around and that’s exactly how my grandmother believed cooking should be.
Recipe Card
⏱️ Time
| ⏱️ Prep | ⏱️ Cook | ⏱️ Total |
|---|---|---|
| 10 min | 4–5 hrs | ~5 hrs |
🛒 Ingredients
| 🛒 Item | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Frozen meatballs | 🧆 |
| Pineapple chunks | 🍍 |
| Bell peppers | 🫑 |
| Onion | 🧅 |
| Ketchup | 🍅 |
| Sweet chili sauce | 🌶️ |
| Soy sauce | 🥢 |
| Garlic | 🧄 |
👩🍳 Instructions
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Add meatballs to crockpot |
| 2 | Add pineapple and veggies |
| 3 | Mix and pour sauce |
| 4 | Cook low & slow |
| 5 | Thicken if desired |
📝 Notes
| 📝 Tip |
|---|
| Use turkey meatballs for lighter option |
| Add red pepper flakes for heat |
| Sauce thickens as it cools |
🍽️ Nutrition (Approx.)
| 🍽️ Per Serving |
|---|
| Calories: 320 |
| Protein: 14g |
| Carbs: 28g |
| Fat: 15g |
Conclusion
This Easy Frozen Meatball Hawaiian Crockpot Recipe is one of those dishes that proves you don’t need complexity to create comfort. It’s warm, welcoming, and full of flavor just like the meals I grew up with in Crete. Cooking is about sharing stories, creating memories, and feeding the people you love, even on the busiest days. I hope this recipe brings a little joy, ease, and sweetness into your kitchen.
