Best 6 Slow Cooker Sweet And Sour Meatballs Recipes
When it comes to effortless cooking, few methods beat the convenience of a slow cooker. With its ability to transform simple ingredients into flavorful meals, the slow cooker has become a kitchen staple for busy families and culinary enthusiasts alike. One dish that perfectly showcases the slow cooker's magic is Sweet and Sour Meatballs. Imagine tender, juicy meatballs coated in a tantalizing sauce that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tangy. Whether you're looking to impress your dinner guests or simply crave a comforting meal on a chilly evening, this slow cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs recipe is the perfect solution.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
SLOW-COOKER SWEET SOUR MEATBALLS
For a meal on busy days, I pop ready-made meatballs in the slow cooker to make this tantalizing Asian-style specialty. Nothing is more convenient than walking in the door to dinner. -Lisa Stepanski, Munnsville, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 5h10m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place meatballs in a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch, vinegar and soy sauce; pour over meatballs. Add green pepper. Cover and cook on low for 4-1/2 hours or until pepper is crisp-tender., Stir in pineapple; cover and cook 30 minutes longer. Serve with rice if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 794 calories, Fat 29g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 186mg cholesterol, Sodium 582mg sodium, Carbohydrate 94g carbohydrate (63g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 39g protein.
EASY CROCK POT SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS
I think this is a Mr. Food recipe but I saw it made on a news broadcast. It's awesome served with rice and oh so easy!! They used one of those new crock pot liners and so did I and it does make for super quick cleanup.
Provided by LAURIE
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 4h5m
Yield 12-15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- If using liner, place it in a slow cooker bowl, fitting it snugly against the bottom and sides of the bowl; pull top of liner over the bowl rim.
- Place all ingredients in the slow cooker; stir gently then cover with the lid.
- Cook on low setting for 7 to 8 hours, or on high setting for 4 to 5 hours, until done.
- Carefully remove the lid to allow steam to escape.
- Serve directly from the slow cooker over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 69, Fat 0.2, Cholesterol 0.2, Sodium 327.4, Carbohydrate 16.5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 14.1, Protein 1.2
SLOW-COOKER SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS
My family asks for these saucy meatballs all year long. I like to make them with ground beef in the winter and ground turkey in the spring.-Rachelle Stratton, Rock Springs, Wyoming
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 3h30m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until lightly browned, 15-20 minutes., In large bowl, combine tomato sauce, broth, chili sauce, brown sugar and vinegar. Transfer meatballs to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Pour sauce over top. Cook, covered, on low until meatballs are cooked through, 3-4 hours. To serve, sprinkle with green onion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.
SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS
These meatballs are slow-cooked in a sweet and sour sauce.
Provided by Tammy Moore
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Meatball Appetizer Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk together the chili sauce, lemon juice and grape jelly. Pour into slow cooker and simmer over low heat until warm.
- Combine ground beef, egg, onion and salt. Mix well and form into 1 inch balls. Add to sauce and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 37.6 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 22.2 mg, Sugar 13.2 g
SLOW COOKER SWEET & SOUR MEATBALLS
Make and share this Slow Cooker Sweet & Sour Meatballs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Shirl J 831
Categories Meat
Time 4h10m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the liner in a slow cooker bowl, fitting it snugly against the bottom and sides of the bowl; pull top of liner over the bowl rim.
- Place all ingredients in the slow cooker; stir gently then cover with the lid. Cook on low setting for 7 to 8 hours, or on high setting for 4 to 5 hours, until done.
- Carefully remove the lid to allow steam to escape. Serve directly from the slow cooker.
- Tinme is aprox may take 4-5 hours.
- ** This recipe uses the new slow cooker plastic liners, you will need one.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.5, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 329, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 16.2, Protein 0.9
SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS I
Meatballs in sweet and sour sauce.
Provided by Tammy Moore
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Meatball Appetizer Recipes
Time 5h10m
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine beef, egg, onion and salt. Mix together, then shape into little balls.
- In a slow cooker combine chili sauce, lemon juice and grape jelly. Stir in meatballs and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.6 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Cholesterol 136.8 mg, Fat 35.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 98.8 mg, Sugar 29.9 g
Tips:
- Use a slow cooker with a capacity of at least 4 quarts to ensure that all of the meatballs and sauce fit comfortably.
- Use a combination of ground pork and ground beef for a more flavorful meatball.
- Add a tablespoon of grated fresh ginger and a teaspoon of minced garlic to the meatball mixture for an extra boost of flavor.
- Use a sugar-free ketchup and a low-sodium soy sauce to reduce the amount of added sugar and salt in the sauce.
- Serve the meatballs over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Conclusion:
Slow cooker sweet and sour meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. The meatballs are tender and flavorful, and the sauce is sweet, tangy, and slightly sticky. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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