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Crockpot Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe

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A delicious and easy Crockpot Sweet and Sour Meatballs recipe featuring frozen meatballs simmered in a tangy chili sauce and grape jelly mixture, enhanced with pineapple chunks for a burst of sweetness. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish for gatherings and family meals.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 32 oz bag frozen fully cooked meatballs
  • 12 oz bottle chili sauce
  • 1 cup grape jelly
  • 1 (20 oz) can pineapple chunks in juice, undrained
  • 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp cold water

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sauce: Whisk together the chili sauce, grape jelly, and soy sauce in the slow cooker until the grape jelly breaks up and is well incorporated into the sauce.
  2. Add Meatballs and Pineapple: Stir in the frozen fully cooked meatballs along with the undrained pineapple chunks, ensuring everything is evenly mixed.
  3. Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, stirring halfway through the cooking time. This allows the meatballs to heat through and the sauce to thicken slightly.
  4. Thicken the Sauce (Optional): To create a thicker glaze, whisk the cornstarch and cold water together until smooth. Stir this mixture into the slow cooker, then cook uncovered on high for an additional 15 to 30 minutes until the sauce reaches desired thickness. Serve the meatballs warm.

Notes

  • For best results, use fully cooked frozen meatballs.
  • Adjust cooking times based on your slow cooker model and meatball size.
  • The sauce can be thickened more or less to preference by adjusting cornstarch quantity.
  • Serve as an appetizer with toothpicks or over rice for a more substantial meal.
  • You can substitute pineapple chunks with pineapple tidbits if preferred.

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