Sweet and Sour Meatballs
These sweet and sour meatballs are juicy, tender, and coated in a rich, tangy sauce with the perfect balance of sweetness. This easy sweet and sour meatballs recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or serving with rice and vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients
For the meatballs:
- Ground meat (beef, chicken, or turkey)
- Breadcrumbs
- Egg
- Garlic (minced)
- Onion (finely chopped)
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Oil (for cooking)
For the sauce:
- Ketchup
- Vinegar
- Brown sugar
- Soy sauce
- Cornstarch
- Water
- Pineapple chunks
- Bell peppers (chopped)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape into small meatballs.
- Heat oil in a pan and cook meatballs until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, combine ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Bring to a simmer.
- Mix cornstarch with water to form a slurry, then add to the sauce to thicken.
- Add pineapple chunks and bell peppers, cooking until slightly tender.
- Return meatballs to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Simmer for a few minutes until heated through and glossy.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Avoid overmixing to keep meatballs tender.Adjust sweetness by reducing sugar or increasing vinegar.Use fresh or canned pineapple depending on preference.Add chili flakes or hot sauce for a spicy variation.
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