Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Crock Pot Sweet and Sour Meatballs, a perfect dish that harmonizes sweet and tangy notes. This easy-to-follow recipe is ideal for family gatherings, potlucks, or casual weeknight dinners. With tender meatballs coated in a luscious homemade sauce made from pineapple juice, brown sugar, and vibrant peppers, this dish is sure to impress. Simply toss the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it work its magic, providing you with a meal that everyone will rave about.
Ingredients
Scale
- 28-ounce bag frozen meatballs (beef or chicken)
- 20-ounce can pineapple chunks in 100% juice
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2/3 cup vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Drain the pineapple juice from the can into a medium bowl and set aside.
- Place frozen meatballs into a slow cooker.
- Layer the meatballs with pineapple chunks and diced green pepper.
- In the bowl of pineapple juice, whisk together brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and cornstarch until well combined.
- Pour the sauce over the meatballs. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours.
- After 2 hours, switch to high and cook for an additional hour to thicken the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (160g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg