Crock Pot Sweet and Sour Meatballs have a delicious combination of flavors that you will love. These meatballs make the perfect weeknight meal.
Making this slow cooker sweet and sour meatballs always makes my family happy. These meatballs make an easy weeknight meal but can even be served as an appetizer recipe.
If you love meatballs as much as my family, then you will love these Crock Pot Honey Buffalo Chicken Meatballs, Italian Meatballs, Alfredo Meatballs, Crock Pot Mississippi Meatballs and Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs. If you want to pair it with a rice, my sticky rice recipe is a good option.
Why This Recipe Works
These sweet and sour meatballs in the crock-pot recipe is always a family favorite. This recipe starts with frozen meatballs and a simple ingredient sauce makes loaded with flavor.
Crockpot meatballs always makes the perfect party appetizer. They are easy to serve with toothpicks and making in the slow cooker keeps the meatballs warm.
Ingredients
- Brown Sugar – learn how to make brown sugar
- Corn Starch
- Vinegar
- Soy Sauce
- 1 Package of Frozen Meatballs
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Variations Ideas
- Meatballs – Feel free to use ground turkey meatballs or make Homemade meatballs out of lean ground beef.
- Sauce – You can change the ingredients of the meatballs such as the spices. Chili sauce with garlic powder is a great addition to the sauce ingredients.
- Pineapple – Substitute the pineapple chunks for the tidbits.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1 – First, mix together the brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce and corn starch.
Step 2 – Second, add the meatballs in the slow cooker. I prefer the meatballs to still be frozen. Add the pineapple and diced bell peppers. Pour all of that yummy sweet and sour sauce over everything.
- Step 3 – Finally, cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. That is really it.
Recipe Tips
- Crockpot – I like to use crock pot liners to make clean up easy. Oh and if you need a new slow cooker, I love this programmable crock pot for days that we will be away.
- Cooking Meatballs – You can cook on high for 3 to 4 hours but I really like to use the low setting. The sauce really blends and becomes a glaze. It’s amazing.
Serving Suggestions
- Rice– You can make crock pot rice or instant pot white rice. We even freeze rice to use during busy weeknights. It’s a game changer.
- Pasta– any type is delicious. Try penne, elbow, bow tie or whatever you have in the pantry.
- Mashed potatoes – Try making crock pot mashed potatoes or Instant pot Mashed potatoes for an easy idea.
- Veggies – I like to add a green veggie for good measure. Oven roasted asparagus is so delicious dipped in the sweet n sour meatball sauce. The kids actually will eat their vegetables without complaining thanks to this tasty sauce. Broccoli in the microwave is another easy side dish.
This sauce is so delicious that you can basically put it on anything and it will be great.
Frequently Asked Questions
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. We think this recipe taste even better the next day.
Yes, you can bake this recipe by layering the ingredients in a baking dish. Then heat in a preheated oven at 350 degrees 20 minutes.
More Meatball Recipes to try
- Crockpot BBQ Meatballs
- Slow Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs
- Easy Crockpot Sweet and Spicy Meatballs Recipe
- Slow Cooker Hawaiian BBQ Meatballs Recipe
- Slow Cooker Teriyaki Meatballs Recipe
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Crockpot Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 package Frozen Meatballs (32 ounces)
- 1 can Pineapple Tidbits (20 ounces)
- ½ cup Brown Sugar
- ½ cup ketchup
- ½ cup rice vinegar
- 2 TBSP Corn Starch
- 3 TBSP Soy Sauce
- 1 Red Bell Pepper Cut into large pieces
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Instructions
- Whisk together ½ cup brown sugar, ½ cup ketchup, ½ cup rice vinegar, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons corn starch.
- Place 1 package frozen meatballs, 1 can pineapple tidbits with juice (20 ounces), and 1 red bell pepper cut into large pieces in a 6 quart crock pot.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the top.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-2.5 hours.
- Serve over white rice and enjoy!
Hi! Can I use fresh meatballs instead of frozen? Does it change cook time?
Julianne – Yes, you can use fresh meatballs instead of frozen. I would recommend using the lower end of the cooking range as they wouldn’t need quick as much time to cook through. I hope you enjoy it!
what size can of pineapple tidbits for the crockpot sweet and sour meatballs?
Patti – I used a 20 oz can of pineapple for this recipe. I hope you try it out and let me know what you think!