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Sweet and Sour Meatballs
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Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Sweet and Sour Meatballs are the ultimate comfort food, blending tender, juicy meatballs with a tangy, glossy sauce that’s bursting with flavor. Perfect for busy days, this dish requires just 10 minutes of prep before letting your slow cooker work its magic for 3 hours.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 10 ounces sweet and sour sauce 1 bottle
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 pounds frozen meatballs
  • 1 red bell pepper medium, cubed
  • 1 green bell pepper medium, cubed
  • 1 onion medium, diced
  • 20 ounces pineapple chunks 1 can, drained

Method
 

  1. To Make in Slow Cooker: Spray inside of slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Place all ingredients inside the slow cooker and stir gently.
  3. Place lid on slow cooker. Cook on low for 2-3 hours or on high for 1-3 hours. (or until meatballs are warmed through)
  4. Serve over rice as a main dish or serve with toothpicks for a yummy appetizer.
  5. To Make in Instant Pot: Place meatballs in the bottom of the Instant Pot. Top with the peppers, onions and undrained pineapple chunks.
  6. In a small bowl, mix together sweet and sour sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic powder. Pour on top of meatballs and vegetables.
  7. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and turn the knob to SEALING.
  8. Push the PRESSURE COOK or MANUAL button and set the timer for 7 minutes.
  9. When the timer is finished, turn the knob to VENTING to do a QUICK RELEASE of the pressure. Remove the lid and stir.
  10. Serve over rice as a main dish or serve with toothpicks for a yummy appetizer.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 21gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 473mgPotassium: 518mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 564IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
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