Crockpot Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe
Tender meatballs coated in a sweet and tangy sauce, made effortlessly in the slow cooker.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs frozen meatballs beef or turkey
- 1 cup pineapple chunks with juice
- ½ cup ketchup
- ½ cup rice vinegar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 1 small bell pepper chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ginger powder
For Garnish:
- Chopped green onions & sesame seeds
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Sauce
- In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, and ginger powder.
Step 2: Assemble in Crockpot
- Place frozen meatballs and chopped bell pepper into the slow cooker.
- Pour the sauce over the meatballs, making sure everything is coated.
Step 3: Cook & Thicken
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours.
- Mix cornstarch and water, stir it in, and cook for 15 more minutes.
Step 4: Serve & Enjoy
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Serve over rice, noodles, or eat straight from the pot.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~320
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin C: 15%
- Iron: 10%
- Calcium: 8%
- Potassium: 12%
- Magnesium: 6%
Pro Tips for the Best Sweet and Sour Meatballs
- Use homemade meatballs if you're feeling fancy.
- Swap brown sugar for honey for a natural sweetness.
- Add more bell peppers for extra crunch.
- Let the sauce thicken before serving for the best consistency.
- Make double. They will disappear faster than you expect.