Easy Crock Pot Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Transform your dinner routine with these Easy Crock Pot Sweet and Sour Meatballs, a flavorful dish that's as convenient as it is delicious. This slow-cooked favorite combines tender, fully cooked frozen meatballs with a tangy homemade sweet and sour sauce featuring pineapple juice, ketchup, brown sugar, and a touch of soy sauce for umami depth. Colorful bell peppers and onions add a vibrant crunch, while chunks of pineapple provide bursts of tropical sweetness. With minimal prep and just a few hours in the crock pot, this versatile recipe is perfect for weeknight meals or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer at parties. Serve these juicy, sauce-coated meatballs over a bed of steamed rice for a complete, satisfying meal that everyone will love. Keywords: crock pot sweet and sour meatballs, easy slow cooker recipes, party appetizers, family-friendly meals, weeknight dinner ideas.
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Ingredients
- 32 oz Frozen meatballs (fully cooked)
- 20 oz Pineapple chunks (in juice, not syrup)
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch
- 2 tbsp Water
- 2 medium Bell peppers (red, green, or yellow), chopped
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
Directions
Step 1
Place the frozen meatballs in the crock pot.
Step 2
Drain the juice from the can of pineapple chunks and reserve it in a small bowl. Set the pineapple chunks aside.
Step 3
In the small bowl with the reserved pineapple juice, add ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. Whisk together until well combined to create the sweet and sour sauce.
Step 4
Add the chopped bell peppers and onion to the crock pot over the meatballs.
Step 5
Pour the sweet and sour sauce evenly over the meatballs and vegetables.
Step 6
Cook on low heat for 4 hours or on high heat for 2 hours, stirring gently halfway through to ensure even cooking.
Step 7
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Add the slurry to the crock pot during the last 30 minutes of cooking to thicken the sauce.
Step 8
Add the reserved pineapple chunks during the last 15 minutes of cooking to warm through.
Step 9
Once the sauce thickens and the meatballs are heated through, stir gently to combine and serve over steamed rice or as an appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2322.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3549.5 |
| Total Fat 193.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 74.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 533.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 9453.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 294.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 203.3g | |
| Protein 158.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 623.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3729.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories