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Famous Meatballs

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"These meatballs are a favorite for any occasion. I made 14 pounds of meatballs for my sister's graduation party and I only had 1 medium container left over. My mother made sloppy joes and needless to say they had a lot left over because everyone loved these meatballs. Guaranteed favorite!" — loves2bake

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Original recipe makes 6 servings Change Servings

1 (13.25 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch

2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 (3 pound) bag frozen cooked meatballs, thawed

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Directions

Pour pineapple chunks with juice into a saucepan. Stir green bell pepper, brown sugar, cornstarch, soy sauce, and lemon juice through the pineapple chunks until sugar and cornstarch dissolve.
Bring the mixture to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 10 minutes.
Place meatballs into slow cooker crock; pour pineapple mixture over meatballs.
Cook on Medium for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 2 hrs 10 mins
READY IN 2 hrs 20 mins

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Jun 12, 2012

I liked this recipe but have a few comments on amounts listed. My store does not carry 13.25 ounce cans of pineapple chunks. I used the 20 ounce size but kept all the other sauce ingredients as written. It worked great for me. Using a smaller can of pineapple would result in less sauce since you are depending on the juice from the can so I would opt for the larger can. I would also make sure not to use an Italian frozen meatball. I don't think the flavors would meld with this at all. I used Aidells Chicken Meatballs in the Teriyaki & Pineapple flavor that I get at Costco which come in a 2.25 lb package. These were absolutely the perfect meatball for this recipe if you can find them. I also subbed an orange bell since it is what I had on hand. I think using different colors would make for a nice presentation. Very good! Oh, and make sure to use fresh lemon juice, even though it isn't called out. It's got to be fresh.

—Valerie's Kitchen

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Apr 23, 2012

I use this same recipe(minus the lemon juice for my sweet and sour sauce, but pour it over meatballs that I make that have a small amt of ginger in them to give a unique taste. I have had the same results, in Dec when we are invited to many parties where we are to take dishes, my husband and I make hundreds of meatballs and freeze them. Then we just bake the amt we need, put them in the crock pot w/ the sauce and we're good to go. The crock pot is practically licked clean!!!Thanks for your eaiser version

—Gail

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May 16, 2012

SOOO good! I love that this recipes gets its "tang" from the pineapple and lemon rather than vinegar. So easy too! Just what I was looking for! It would be good with chicken as well. I also used freeze dried green peppers from my home grocery store so I am ready to make this meal anytime with simple ingredients I always have!

—JELLYKELLY23

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Oct 28, 2012

I followed the recipe exactly and they were a hit. My family loved them. Even the hard to please 5 year old asked for seconds.

—Angela Naumann

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Aug 09, 2012

EVERYONE at my sons' grad party LOVED these

—tforgie

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Nov 02, 2012

Very good flavor but toward the end I had to make another batch of the sauce and add that because it just needed more to coat the meatballs for more flavor. Also, first batch I used pineapple in 100% juice and the 2nd batch with pineapple in heavy syrup and that tasted better. (Used 20 oz cans each time) Will make again.

—AKREDIT

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Feb 05, 2013

Quick to prepare and tasted great. I was afraid it may be too sweet when I made the sauce but it was perfect. I used the larger sized meatballs so the next day, I served it over rice and made it a meal... very good!

—azarret114

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Feb 03, 2013

Made exactly as written, perfect Super Bowl Sunday lunch!!

—knamos85

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Nutrition

Calories
611 kcal
31%

Carbohydrates
46.4 g
15%

Cholesterol
189 mg
63%

Fat
29.2 g
45%

Fiber
1.9 g
7%

Protein
38.9 g
78%

Sodium
587 mg
23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Famous Meatballs

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 611
Calories from Fat: 263

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29.2g 45 %
Saturated Fat 10.4g 52 %
Cholesterol 189mg 63 %
Sodium 587mg 23 %
Potassium 774mg 22 %
Total Carbohydrates 46.4g 15 %
Dietary Fiber 1.9g 7 %
Protein 38.9g 78 %
** Sugars 27.5g
Vitamin A 5 %
Vitamin C 43 %
Calcium 15 %
Iron 48 %
** Thiamin 8 %
Niacin 69 %
Vitamin B6 26 %
Magnesium 22 %
Folate 18 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.