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Sweet and Sour Crockpot Meatballs Recipe

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  • Author: Jasmine
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4-5 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high
  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes to 5 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Sweet and Sour Crockpot Meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or meal, featuring tender beef meatballs simmered in a tangy homemade pineapple sweet and sour sauce with vibrant bell peppers. Perfect for slow cooker meals, these meatballs deliver a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory flavors that can be served over rice, noodles, or enjoyed as a flavorful finger food.

Ingredients

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Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup tomato ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons corn starch
  • 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger

Main Ingredients

  • 25 frozen beef meatballs
  • 398 ml canned pineapple chunks with juice (about 2 cups with pineapple and juice)
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2″ chunks
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/2″ chunks

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, white vinegar, tomato ketchup, corn starch, low sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, and minced ginger until smooth and fully combined.
  2. Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Place the frozen beef meatballs, chopped red and green bell peppers, and canned pineapple chunks with their juice into a 4-quart slow cooker (or any slow cooker between 3 and 6 quarts).
  3. Add Sauce and Stir: Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the meatballs, peppers, and pineapple in the slow cooker. Stir gently to evenly coat all ingredients with the sauce.
  4. Cook the Meatballs: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 4 to 5 hours, or on high heat for 2 to 3 hours, until the meatballs are heated through and the sauce has thickened and is bubbly.
  5. Serve: Serve the sweet and sour meatballs immediately, either over rice, noodles, or as an appetizer for a flavorful and satisfying meal.

Notes

  • These Sweet and Sour Crockpot Meatballs are incredibly versatile and can be made with fresh or frozen meatballs as well as homemade or store-bought versions.
  • The sauce combines classic sweet and sour flavors with fresh pineapple and bell peppers for a vibrant taste.
  • Cook times may vary depending on your slow cooker model and temperature settings — ensure meatballs are heated through and sauce is properly thickened before serving.
  • For a lower sodium version, opt for low sodium soy sauce and check the sodium content of canned pineapple juice before adding.
  • Serve over steamed rice or noodles to complete this meal, or enjoy them as a party appetizer.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 495 kcal
  • Sugar: 68 g
  • Sodium: 475 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 77 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 13 g
  • Cholesterol: 50 mg

Find it online: https://jmrecipes.com/sweet-and-sour-crockpot-meatballs-recipe/