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Sweet and Sour Crockpot Meatballs


  • Author: clara
  • Total Time: 250 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Paleo

Description

Comforting sweet and sour meatballs cooked effortlessly in a slow cooker, perfect for busy weeknights and gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 25 Frozen beef meatballs
  • 398 ml Canned pineapple chunks with juice (about 2 cups)
  • 1 Red bell pepper, cut into 1/2” chunks
  • 1 Green bell pepper, cut into 1/2” chunks

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together sugar, vinegar, ketchup, corn starch, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.
  2. In a 4-quart slow cooker, add frozen meatballs, peppers, and pineapple with juice.
  3. Pour the sauce over the meatballs and stir to coat.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours until heated through.
  5. Stir before serving; enjoy over rice or noodles.

Notes

Taste the sauce before adding it to the slow cooker to adjust sweetness or acidity as desired.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 240 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 35g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: meatballs, sweet and sour, slow cooker, comfort food, easy dinner