So Easy Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Transform your dinner routine with these "So Easy Sweet and Sour Meatballs," a perfect blend of savory and tangy flavors that everyone will love. Made with juicy, homemade meatballs, this quick and comforting recipe features a luscious sauce crafted from pineapple juice, rice vinegar, and ketchup, perfectly balanced with soy sauce and a hint of brown sugar. The addition of tender pineapple chunks adds a delightful pop of sweetness, while a simple cornstarch slurry ensures the sauce reaches the ideal glossy consistency. Ready in just 40 minutes, this family-friendly dish is perfect served over steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying weeknight meal. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a beginner, this recipe is as easy as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 can (20 ounces) Pineapple chunks (with juice)
- 0.25 cup Rice vinegar
- 0.33 cup Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with clean hands until well combined.
Using your hands, shape the meat mixture into small, evenly-sized meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter).
In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides (about 5-7 minutes). Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, pour in the juice from the canned pineapple (reserve the pineapple chunks for later). Add the rice vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Slowly stir the slurry into the simmering sauce to thicken it, cooking for about 1-2 minutes.
Return the meatballs to the skillet, along with the pineapple chunks. Stir gently to coat the meatballs in the sauce.
Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until the meatballs are fully cooked through and the flavors have melded together.
Serve the sweet and sour meatballs hot over steamed white rice or noodles, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2084 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.6 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.5 g | 192% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 521 mg | 174% | |
| Sodium | 3948 mg | 172% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 180.7 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 118.0 g | ||
| Protein | 95.9 g | 192% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 202 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 1956 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
