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Crock Pot Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Description

This Crock Pot Sweet and Sour Meatballs recipe offers a deliciously easy way to enjoy tender meatballs simmered in a tangy and sweet pineapple sauce with green peppers. Perfect for a no-fuss meal, this dish combines fruity pineapple chunks with a savory sauce thickened to perfection using cornstarch, delivering a comforting and flavorful dinner that can be set-and-forgotten in your slow cooker.

Ingredients

Meatballs and Vegetables

  • 28 ounce bag frozen meatballs
  • 20 ounce can pineapple chunks in 100% juice (juice reserved)
  • 1 green pepper, diced into chunks

Sauce

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Reserve Pineapple Juice: Drain the juice from the can of pineapple chunks into a medium bowl; you should have about one cup of juice, which will be used later to make the sauce.
  2. Prepare Meatballs: Place the frozen meatballs into a 4 to 6-quart crock pot, spreading them evenly in the base.
  3. Add Pineapple and Peppers: Top the meatballs with the pineapple chunks and diced green peppers, distributing them evenly.
  4. Make Sauce: In the bowl containing the reserved pineapple juice, whisk together the brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and cornstarch until fully combined and smooth.
  5. Combine and Cook Low: Pour the prepared sauce over the meatballs, pineapple, and peppers. Cover the crock pot and cook on the low setting for 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Cook High to Thicken: After two hours, increase the crock pot to the high setting and cook for an additional hour. This step thickens the sauce and ensures it bubbles at the edges, signaling the dish is ready to serve.

Notes

  • You can substitute the green pepper with red or yellow bell peppers for a sweeter flavor and vibrant color.
  • For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari instead of regular soy sauce.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce sooner, increase the cornstarch slightly or cook longer on high if your crock pot allows.
  • Serve these meatballs over steamed rice or alongside noodles for a complete meal.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/crock-pot-sweet-and-sour-meatballs-recipe/