Sweet-Sour Meatballs for the Crockette

Submitted by PaulaG

"This recipe is adapted from the fall 2006 edition of Cooking for 2. It is prepared in a crockette or 1 1/2 qt crockpot and makes a deliciously quick meal for a small family."

 

• Ready In: 5hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 3

ingredients

• 12 -16 fully cooked frozen meatballs, thawed
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1⁄3 cup white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1⁄2 medium green pepper, cut into 1 inch chunks
• 1⁄2 medium white onion, cut into 1 inch chunks
• 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, undrained
• hot cooked rice

directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch, vinegar and soy sauce.
2. Place the thawed meatballs in the slow cooker and pour the prepared sauce over, stirring to coat.
3. Add the green pepper and onions, cover and cook for 4 to 5 hours.
4. The last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the pineapple.
5. Stir and serve over the hot cooked rice.

Reviews

[PalatablePastime]

I prepared these in my little crockette. It was nice to use this crock for more than just keeping things warm! I did have to turn this off much sooner, since it was really thick at about 2 hours. I added a small can of crushed pineapple to mine instead of the chunks but next time I think I will hold off until I have the chunks as I think bigger bites of pineapple would be more tasty. Served this over rice and everyone enjoyed. Thank you.

 

[stephanierndos]

Very good, only that during early cooking process (crockpot) - all liquid went rapidly away. I therefore advise to go ahead and drain the pineapple, and add the juice to the 1st step along with 1/4 cup apple juice as well as a 1/2 Tbsp. minced garlic (this makes a nice sauce to serve with the meatballs and veggies/pineapples - over rice)