Description
A deliciously tangy and sweet slow-cooked dish featuring tender beef meatballs simmered in a vibrant pineapple sweet and sour sauce with colorful bell peppers. Perfect as an easy appetizer or a hearty dinner served over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup tomato ketchup
- 3 tablespoons corn starch
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
Main Ingredients
- 25 frozen beef meatballs
- 398 ml canned pineapple chunks with juice (about 2 cups pineapple and juice)
- 1 red bell pepper (cut into 1/2" chunks)
- 1 green bell pepper (cut into 1/2" chunks)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, white vinegar, tomato ketchup, corn starch, low sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, and minced ginger until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine ingredients in slow cooker: Place the frozen beef meatballs, red and green bell pepper chunks, and canned pineapple chunks with juice into a 4-quart slow cooker (a cooker between 3 to 6 quarts can be used). Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the top and gently stir to coat everything evenly.
- Cook the meatballs: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 4-5 hours, or on high heat for 2-3 hours. The meatballs should be heated through, and the sauce should thicken and become bubbly by the end of cooking.
- Serve: Once the meatballs are cooked and the sauce is thickened, serve immediately over rice, noodles, or enjoy them as a flavorful appetizer.
Notes
- These sweet and sour crockpot meatballs are versatile and easy to make, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or party appetizer.
- You can use fresh or frozen meatballs, as well as homemade or store-bought versions, depending on your preference or convenience.
- Adjust the cooking time slightly based on the size of your slow cooker and the temperature settings.
- Serving suggestions include steamed white rice, fried rice, or egg noodles to complement the sauce.
- For a spicier kick, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the sauce mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 495 kcal
- Sugar: 68 g
- Sodium: 475 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 77 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
