Lunch: Famous Meatballs

Recipe by loves2bake 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 beca

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health benefits of Famous Meatballs

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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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