Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Lamb Meatballs with Pineapple and Cashews

October 23, 2014

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These Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Lamb Meatballs are an easy, family-friendly way to enjoy global flavors — even on your busiest weeknights!

For Meatballs:
1 ½ lbs. ground lamb
½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon pepper
For Sweet and Sour Sauce:
2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon ginger
½ teaspoon curry powder
¼ cup mango chutney
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
¼ cup cornstarch
¼ cup water
For serving:
1 cup roasted, salted cashews
2 scallions, sliced
Hot cooked rice

Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Place pineapple chunks in small bowl; cover and refrigerate. Place carrots, onion, and garlic in bottom of a 4.5 – 6-quart slow cooker. In a large bowl, use hands to gently...
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Nutritions

Calories
658

Sodium
836mg
34% DV

Fat
29g
45% DV

Protein
26g
53% DV

Carbs
71g
24% DV

Fiber
7g
31% DV