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Crockpot Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe

Author: Natalie Carter
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender meatballs coated in a sweet and tangy sauce, perfect for busy weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 28 ounces Frozen Meatballs
  • 20 ounces Pineapple Chunks (in 100% juice)
  • 1 Green Pepper, diced into chunks
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • ⅔ cup Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Cornstarch

Instructions
 

  • Drain the juice from the can of pineapple into a medium bowl. Set the pineapple chunks aside.
  • Place the frozen meatballs directly into a 4-6 quart crock pot.
  • Top the meatballs with the reserved pineapple chunks and the diced green pepper.
  • In the bowl with the reserved pineapple juice, whisk together the brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and cornstarch until well combined.
  • Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the meatballs and vegetables in the crock pot.
  • Cover the crock pot and set it to low for 2 hours.
  • After 2 hours, switch the crock pot to high and cook for an additional hour.
  • Once cooked, serve the meatballs over rice or enjoy them as an appetizer.

Notes

  • You can prepare this dish ahead of time and reheat later.
  • Adjust sweetness and tanginess by modifying brown sugar and vinegar.
  • Leftovers can be stored for up to three days.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28g
Keyword Sweet and Sour Meatballs
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