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Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe

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4.5 from 149 reviews
  • Author: Mariam
  • Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes (HIGH) or 5 hours 10 minutes (LOW)
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

This Sweet and Sour Meatballs recipe features tender homestyle meatballs simmered in a tangy sweet and sour sauce with pineapple chunks, water chestnuts, baby corn, bell peppers, and onion. Cooked slowly in a slow cooker, it blends vibrant flavors and textures, making it a perfect hearty and satisfying meal served over rice or chow mein noodles.

Ingredients

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Meatballs and Protein

  • 26 oz. frozen homestyle meatballs

Vegetables and Fruits

  • 20 oz. can pineapple chunks, drained
  • 8 oz. can sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 14.5 oz. can baby corn, drained
  • 2 bell peppers (one red and one green), cut into one-inch pieces
  • 1 white onion, cut into one-inch pieces
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

Seasoning and Sauce

  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 14.5 oz. bottle sweet and sour sauce (Sunluck Brand or Contadina Sweet and Sour Sauce)

Instructions

  1. Add Meatballs: Place the frozen homestyle meatballs in the slow cooker to start building the base of the dish.
  2. Add Pineapple and Vegetables: Add the drained pineapple chunks, sliced water chestnuts, baby corn, bell peppers, and white onion pieces on top of the meatballs, distributing evenly.
  3. Add Garlic and Red Pepper Flakes: Sprinkle the minced garlic and red pepper flakes over the ingredients to add aromatic and spicy notes.
  4. Pour Sweet and Sour Sauce: Pour the entire 14.5 oz bottle of sweet and sour sauce over the meatballs and vegetables, then stir gently to coat all components evenly.
  5. Cook: Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 5 hours in the slow cooker, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking and flavor distribution.
  6. Serve: Once cooked thoroughly, serve the meatballs and vegetables hot over cooked rice or chow mein noodles for a complete meal.

Notes

  • Make sure to drain canned pineapple, water chestnuts, and baby corn well to avoid excess liquid in the slow cooker.
  • You can adjust the level of heat by increasing or reducing the red pepper flakes according to your preference.
  • For a thicker sauce, remove the lid in the last 30 minutes of cooking to let some liquid evaporate.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
  • Serving with rice or noodles complements the sweet and tangy flavors perfectly.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours (HIGH) or 5 hours (LOW)
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: sweet and sour meatballs, slow cooker meatballs, pineapple meatballs, easy dinner, crockpot recipes, sweet and sour sauce, homestyle meatballs

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