Sweet and Sour Meatballs
A deliciously tangy and flavorful twist on classic meatballs, featuring a sweet and sour sauce that's perfect over rice or noodles. Ideal for family dinners or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together ground meat, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat a little cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the meatballs in batches, browning them on all sides for about 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Make a cornstarch slurry by mixing 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water. Stir the slurry into the simmering sauce until it thickens.
- Add the browned meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 5-10 minutes, until the meatballs reach 160°F in the center. Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Serve these sweet and sour meatballs as a main dish over rice or as a party appetizer with toothpicks. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and eat within 3 to 4 days; reheat to 165°F.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingsCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 23.8gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9.5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 31g