These Easy Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs are the ultimate comfort food—juicy, flavorful, and simmered low and slow in a rich tomato-based sauce. Made with seasoned ground beef, herbs, garlic, and breadcrumbs, each meatball is tender and packed with flavor. Tossed in a tangy mix of spaghetti sauce, crushed tomatoes, and tomato puree, they’re perfect over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice. With minimal prep and hands-off cooking, this hearty dish is a family favorite for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.
Ingredients of Swedish-Style Sweet and Sour Meatballs
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- 1 and a half pounds of ground beef
- 1 and a quarter cups of Italian seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 medium-sized yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- A quarter cup of freshly chopped parsley
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 jar (28 ounces) of spaghetti sauce
- 1 can (16 ounces) of crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (14.25 ounces) of tomato puree
Directions
- Get all the ingredients ready.
- In a big bowl, mix the ground beef, bread crumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and beaten egg until everything is mixed well.
- Shape the mixture into 16 meatballs.
- Pour the spaghetti sauce, crushed tomatoes, and tomato puree into the slow cooker. Stir them together.
- Put the meatballs into the sauce mixture in the slow cooker.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
- Once done, your meatballs in tomato sauce are ready to enjoy!
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