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Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs for Effortless Family Meals

Delicious Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs are the perfect family-friendly meal for busy weeknights, blending sweet and tangy flavors effortlessly.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Paleo, Whole30
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey for a leaner choice
  • 1 cup Almond Flour or coconut flour for nut-free
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic fresh garlic for best flavor
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Pineapple Juice fresh juice for better flavor
  • 1 tbsp Honey optional for added sweetness
  • 1/4 cup White Wine Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup Ketchup ensure it's compliant for paleo/Whole30
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder adjust to taste
For the Veggies & Garnish
  • 1 medium Red Onion diced
  • 1 medium Red Pepper or any colored bell peppers
  • 1 cup Pineapple Chunks fresh preferred
  • 2 tbsp Arrowroot Powder for thickening
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • Sesame seeds optional garnish
  • 2 tbsp Green Onions chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, almond flour, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until just combined.
  2. Form the Meatballs: Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
  3. Arrange Meatballs in the Slow Cooker: Place the meatballs in a single layer in the slow cooker, ensuring space between them.
  4. Prepare the Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, honey, white wine vinegar, ketchup, garlic powder, red onion, red pepper, and pineapple chunks.
  5. Slow Cook the Meatballs: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  6. Thicken the Sauce (Optional): Mix arrowroot powder with water and stir into sauce over medium heat until thickened.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Plate the meatballs with the thickened sauce, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

These meatballs are perfect for meal prep! You can enjoy them over cauliflower rice or traditional rice.

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