Crockpot sweet and sour meatballs

So, you know how I said I never buy frozen meatballs... well.. I was walking into Walmart the other day and walked past Subway.. The smells just made me crave a meatball sandwich, and we had hoagies at home. So, I gave in and bought some frozen ones so I could easily make me a meatball sandwich for lunch, it was divine. Anyway, so I now have some store bought frozen meatballs in my freezer and I needed to use a few things in my fridge(pineapple and the sweet and sour sauce). So, I decided to throw it all in my crockpot and see how it all tasted. YUM YUM YUM! My pregnant body could hardly handle smelling it all day, I wanted to dive in! After my husband got home I was constantly asking him if he was hungry yet.. after the 3rd no.. I decided I was going to test them out. I ate 5 meatballs before we even ate. They were so yummy and super easy! Anyway, I love this sauce and have used it on chicken before but it was very good for this too, so I would recommend getting it if you can.

I have found it's cheapest at Walmart, if you can find it at yours! Anyway here is the recipe. I wish I got paid to advertise this sauce, but really.. I just like it! I also use their fajita sauce every now and then.


Crockpot Sweet and Sour Meatballs
frozen meatballs (as many as you need for your family)
1 bottle sweet and sour sauce (I prefer world harbors)
1 can pineapple chunks or tidbits, mostly drained
1/2 of green pepper diced
Garlic salt (to taste, I probably used a teaspoon, makes it a little more savory and not so sweet)
Hot cooked rice

Combine first 5 ingredients in a slow cooker and cook for 5-6 hours on low or until heated. Serve over hot cooked rice.

I have also fallen in love with crockpot liners. They are definitely a nice thing to have, but can be a little pricey. I think it's worth it, most of the time. :)

Pork and Green Chili Casserole

I've posted this recipe on my family blog before.. but I wanted to post it along with a picture. My family loves this meal.. I usually cook it at least once a month if not more.. I usually always make it after we have had a pork roast because we usually have left overs. I just use the pork shredded up and really it's good both ways.. shredded pork or cubed pork loin chops. Yummy! As I said on my family blog, even my little guy eats this up. I wouldn't really think he would, but he gobbles it. Yummy!


Pork and green chili casserole
(from Taste of Home Prize Winning Recipes)

1-1/2 lbs boneless pork loin chops cut into 1/2 inch cubes (sometimes I just used the left overs from a pork roast and it works great too!)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (14-1/2 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (4 oz each) chopped green chilies
1 cup quick-cooking brown rice
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons salsa
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 to 1 cup cheddar cheese

In a large skillet, saute pork in oil until no longer pink; drain(if you are using leftovers you can obviously skip the first part). Add the beans, soup, tomatoes, chilies, rice, water, salsa, and cumin; cook and stir until bubbly. Pour into an ungreased 2-qt baking dish or 9x13 pan.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with cheese; let stand a few minutes before serving. Makes 6 servings. Enjoy!