Slow Cooker Sweet & Sour Meatballs

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

lean ground beef (non-lean works too)

egg + 1 egg yolk

1/2 cup

bread crumbs

1 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

pepper

2 tsp

garlic powder

2 tsp

onion powder

1 cup

pineapple chunks, drained (not crushed)

red pepper, seeded, stem removed, and chopped

3/4 cup

sugar

1/2 cup

apple cider vinegar (may sub white vinegar)

2 tbsp

soy sauce

1 tsp

garlic powder

1/2 tsp

onion powder

1/4 cup

ketchup

1/2 tsp

crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

1 tbsp

cornstarch + 2 tablespoon cold water