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