Hawaiian Meatballs
Treat your taste buds to Hawaiian meatballs simmered to perfection in a crockpot with bell pepper and pineapple chunks smothered in a sweet and tangy sauce.
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EQUIPMENT
1 Gallon Freezer Bag
Ingredients
Add to Gallon Freezer Bag:
- 14 oz Precooked Frozen Turkey Meatballs Recommend Farm Rich Turkey Frozen Meatballs (28 oz package)
- 1 Green Bell Pepper diced
- 1 Red Bell Pepper diced
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/3 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tsp Ginger Paste
- 1 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
Add Day of Cooking:
- 1 can Pineapple Chunks + 1/4 cup of juice
Instructions
To Freeze and Cook Later:
- Label your freezer bag with the recipe's name, cooking instructions, and date.
- Add all ingredients to the freezer bag EXCEPT 1 can Pineapple Chunks.
- Carefully remove as much air as possible, seal, and freeze for up to three months.
Slow Cooker:
- Empty the thawed contents of the bag into a slow cooker.
- Add 1 can Pineapple Chunks + 1/4 cup of the drained pineapple juice
- Cook on low for 3-4 hours or high for 2-3 hours to an internal temperature of 165F.
Pressure Cooker:
- Empty the frozen contents of bag into a pressure cooker.
- Add 1 can Pineapple Chunks + 1/4 cup of the drained pineapple juice.
- Turn the pressure to high and cook for 10 minutes with quick pressure release.
Additional Instructions:
- Stir and serve over rice.
- Top with green onion and sesame seeds.
Nutrition
Calories: 427kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 20gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 522mgPotassium: 356mgFiber: 3gSugar: 45gVitamin A: 1115IUVitamin C: 76mgCalcium: 121mgIron: 3mg
Notes
Printable Label Instructions: Click the link below to download the recipe label. Afterward, print it out and tape it to the freezer bag with clear shipping tape for convenient labeling.
**Please note: Bag labels are based on the original recipe. If you’ve adjusted the serving sizes, the cooking time and ingredient amounts on the label may no longer be accurate.
Hawaiian Meatballs Bag Label
