These Sweet and Sour Meatballs are such an easy weeknight dinner and perfect party-starter! You’ll just need 3 ingredients to make yours!

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Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Want an easy way to indulge your cravings for Sweet and Sour?  This Crockpot Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe is one of the EASIEST things you’ll ever make!

Tiffany writes: "I usually make an abundance of these for parties and then keep the leftovers to eat for dinner the following night over rice."

Not only are these tangy meatballs quick and simple to prepare, they’re crazy delicious!

Serve over white rice for a Hawaiian style dinner, or serve straight from your crock pot with toothpicks as a party appetizer!

And when I said easy… this Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe may just be the world’s easiest!  All you’ll need are 3 easy ingredients to make them!

Enjoy even more amazing meatballs when you also try these fabulous Orange Glazed Meatballs, and these taste bud pleasing Honey Garlic Meatballs!

Now go grab your Crockpot!  It’s time to make some sweet & sour magic!

Here’s what you’ll need to get started…

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Meatballs and sweet and sour sauce.

Sweet and Sour Meatballs Ingredients

You’ll just need a few simple ingredients to make the BEST Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs!

  • Frozen Meatballs – store bought or Homemade Meatballs
  • Sweet & Sour Sauce – I like using the Kikkoman sauce which is thick and so delicious
  • Sesame Seeds – for garnish

That’s it. Just 3 simple ingredients are all you’ll need!!

You can also make these Sweet and Sour Meatballs using this delicious Homemade Meatballs Recipe!

Sweet and Sour Meatballs in a slow cooker.

How To Make Sweet and Sour Meatballs

These sweet and sour meatballs serve up heavenly, tempting flavors with hardly any hands on time required.

Here’s what you’ll do…

1. To get started, grab out a 5 – 6 quart Crock Pot.

2. Add your meatballs and sauce, and cook.

3. When the meatballs are done, serve them up right away… or turn your slow cooker to warm heat and enjoy them all afternoon and evening long.

See… I told you this was going to be EASY!!

Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.

Sweet and Sour Meatballs over rice on a plate.

What To Serve With Sweet and Sour Meatballs

These delectable slow cooked meatballs serve up big, sassy flavor when used as an appetizer.

Simply serve them straight from your slow cooker using toothpicks at parties and holiday celebrations.

Other ways you can serve these meatballs:

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Crockpot Sweet and Sour Meatballs Reviews

Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this Sweet and Sour Meatball Recipe…

Sherri writes: “Great for a party!”

Rebecca writes: “Great recipe! I love how easy this is.  Perfect for dinner or apps for guests. Love it!”

Dawn writes: “Deeeelish”

Tiffany writes: “I usually make an abundance of these for parties and then keep the leftovers to eat for dinner the following night over rice.”

Kim writes: “So scrumptious!!”


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Crockpot Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe

This Crockpot Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe creates such an easy weeknight dinner and perfect party-starter!
Servings: 10
Chopsticks lifting a Hawaiian Sweet and Sour Meatball.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
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Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • Add Frozen Meatballs to Crockpot, and pour in Sweet and Sour Sauce. Mix well.
  • Cook on HIGH for 2 hours or LOW for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Once nice and hot, serve with toothpicks for a fun party appetizer or over cooked white rice for a delicious dinner dish.
  • Optional: Garnish with Sesame Seeds and chopped Green Onions. Enjoy!

Notes

  • For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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4 Comments

  1. Judee Gluten Free A-Z Blog says:

    This is such an easy and flavorful looking recipe. I don’t eat meat but could make it with a plant based meat substitute. I’m passing this recipe on to my daughter in law. Thanks.

    1. Heidi says:

      That’s such a creative idea to make this recipe using plant based meatballs! I hope you have a beautiful week Judee!!

  2. Christie says:

    I love that sweet and sour flavour on these delicious 3 ingredient meatballs Heidi! Such a great side. Thanks for sharing!

    1. Heidi says:

      You’re very welcome, Christie… it really is such a fun flavor to add to meatballs! I love serving these for parties, or even a crazy-easy dinner served over rice! 🙂