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sweet and sour meatballs in bowl over rice
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Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Meatballs with plenty of vegetables and coated in delicious sweet and sour sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 26 oz. frozen homestyle meatballs
  • 20 oz. can. pineapple chunks drained
  • 8 oz. can sliced water chestnuts drained
  • 14.5 oz. can baby corn drained
  • 2 bell peppers (I use one red and one green) cut into one-inch pieces
  • 1 white onion cut into one-inch pieces
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 14.5 oz. bottle sweet and sour sauce (I use Sunluck Brand) Or use a can of Contadina Sweet and Sour Sauce
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Instructions

  • Add the frozen meatballs to the slow cooker.
  • Next, add the pineapple and vegetables.
  • Add the garlic and red pepper flakes.
  • Pour over the sweet and sour sauce. Stir to coat the meatballs and vegetables in the sauce.
  • Cook on HIGH for 3 hours or low for 5 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve with rice or chow mein noodles and enjoy!

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Notes

Can I make homemade sweet and sour sauce?
Yes, if you want to make an easy and dye-free sweet and sour sauce, try my easy recipe:
  • 1 1/2 cups apricot preserves or grape jelly
  • 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
 
Can I add different vegetables?
  • Broccoli florets
  • Cut asparagus
  • Snow peas
  • Squares of Cabbage

Nutrition

Calories: 678kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 760mg | Potassium: 904mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 418IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg

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