Description
Sweet and sour meatballs in the crockpot are a comforting dish that brings together tender ground beef meatballs and a tangy, sweet sauce. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, requiring minimal prep time while delivering maximum flavor. Just set it and forget it, and enjoy the delightful aroma wafting through your home as these meatballs cook to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a tray.
- In another bowl, whisk together ketchup, soy sauce, pineapple juice, and brown sugar.
- Place meatballs in the crockpot and pour the sauce over them; stir gently to coat.
- Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours without lifting the lid.
- Serve warm with rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg