Description
A delightful dish that combines sweet and tangy flavors with tender meatballs, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (canned or fresh)
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup vinegar (white or apple cider)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Using your hands, shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter. Place the formed meatballs on a plate or baking sheet.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Place the diced bell pepper and pineapple chunks at the bottom of the crockpot. Then, gently place the meatballs on top.
- Drizzle the prepared sweet and sour sauce over the meatballs, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Cover the crockpot with the lid and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, stir the meatballs gently to coat them in the sauce. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, warm in the microwave or on the stovetop.
- For freezing, place meatballs in a freezer-safe container; they can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Crockpot, Sweet and Sour, Meatballs, Easy Recipe, Family Dinner