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Thomas Baker

Crock Pot Sweet and Sour Meatballs Easy Weeknight Dinner

This Crock Pot Sweet and Sour Meatballs recipe is a fantastic easy dinner option that's perfect for a busy weeknight meal or a comforting family dinner. Featuring tender slow cooker meatballs smothered in a homemade sweet and sour sauce with pineapple and green peppers, this sweet and sour recipe is flavorful and fuss-free.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 395
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 28 ounce bag frozen meatballs
  • 20 ounce can pineapple chunks in 100% juice (save juice)
  • 1 green pepper diced into chunks
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ⅔ cup vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoon cornstarch

Method
 

  1. Pour the pineapple juice from the can into a medium bowl and set aside about a cup for the sauce.
  2. Add the frozen meatballs to a 4-6 quart crock pot.
  3. Scatter the pineapple chunks and diced green pepper over the meatballs.
  4. Whisk together the reserved pineapple juice with brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and cornstarch until smooth.
  5. Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the meatballs and cover the crock pot.
  6. Cook on the low setting for 2 hours.
  7. Switch the crock pot to high and continue cooking for 1 more hour to thicken the sauce, which should be bubbling and thick around the edges when done.

Notes

  • The meatballs can be added directly from frozen; no need to thaw. Feel free to omit the peppers if you prefer. This recipe works with most standard size frozen meatball bags except family size. If your pineapple juice yield is less than a cup, add a little water to make up the difference. Serve with rice for a full meal or offer as an appetizer with toothpicks.