Sweet and Sour Slow Cooker Meatballs Recipe

Sweet and Sour Slow Cooker Meatballs Recipe

Pineapple flavors the sauce for this dish and chopped water chestnuts give the meatballs a little crunch. Delicious !!!

Crock Pot Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck
• 3 to 4 tablespoons chopped water chestnuts
• 3/4 cup quick oats
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce, reduced sodium

Recipe Ingredients for Sauce:

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup beef bouillon
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce, reduced sodium
• 1 can (8 or 9 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper

Crock Pot Preparation:

Combine meatball ingredients; shape into 1-inch balls and brown on all sides in oil. Drain and set aside. Begin sauce: Combine sugar, beef bouillon, vinegar, cornstarch, and 2 teaspoons soy sauce in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Boil sauce mixture until thickened; stir in pineapple, green pepper, and meatballs. Simmer for 30 minutes.

 

Do you use white vinegar? Have you ever tried the recipe with apple vinegar for a different twist?