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Delicious sweet and sour meatballs served on a plate with a tangy glaze.

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

A delicious balance of savory meatballs and tangy sweet and sour sauce, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatball Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef or pork
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
Sauce Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup pineapple chunks (canned or fresh)
  • 1 cup sweet and sour sauce

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef or pork, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, green bell pepper, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into small meatballs.
Cooking
  1. In a Crockpot, place the meatballs in an even layer. Add pineapple chunks on top.
  2. Pour sweet and sour sauce evenly over the meatballs.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
Serving
  1. Serve warm over a bed of rice or with crusty bread. Can also be served as an appetizer with toothpicks.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding minced garlic or ginger to the meat mixture. Add chili flakes for a bit of heat. Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.