Want a tasty and easy camping recipe that the whole family loves? Try our recipe for Sweet & Tangy Hawaiian Meatballs below! It comes together in just a few minutes and is super easy to clean up (and you might not have any leftovers!). It’s the perfect summer meal to take with you on your trips in your new or used RV!
Sweet & Tangy Hawaiian Meatballs
Ingredients
- 32oz frozen Italian style meatballs
- 6-8 baby bell peppers
- 1 15 oz can pineapple chunks in pineapple juice – drained but save the juice!
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup rice vinegar
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 Tbs soy sauce
- Additional pineapple juice to bring to 2 total cups
- 1 Tbs corn starch
White jasmine rice for serving
Garlicky Green Beans (recipe follows)
Directions
- Place a slow cooker liner in your slow cooker. Add the meatballs.
- Cut each baby bell pepper into 2 or three pieces, discarding stems. Add pepper chunks and pineapple chunks to the meatballs.
- In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce. Using the reserved pineapple juice from the can, add enough additional pineapple juice to bring to 2 full cups. Add to brown sugar mixture and whisk well.
- Heat sauce mixture over medium heat, whisking until the brown sugar dissolves. Add the corn starch and heat until slightly thickened. Pour over the meatballs, peppers, and pineapple.
- Cook on low heat for 4-6 hours.
- 20 minutes before serving, prepare white Jasmine rice according to package directions.
Bonus recipe: Garlicky Green Beans
- In a skillet, drizzle 2 Tbs cooking oil and add 16 oz fresh green beans. Sprinkle with sea salt to taste and 1 tsp of minced garlic. Sauté until bright green and crisp-tender.
This is one recipe you can start in the morning and enjoy at the end of a long, fun and full day. Plus, the Garlicky Green Beans can easily be made outside on the outdoor cooktop of your new or used RV. We can help you find the unit that has all the features and amenities you need. Stop in or contact us today!
