Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Indulge in the irresistible fusion of tangy and savory flavors with this Sweet and Sour Meatballs recipe! Juicy, oven-baked meatballs made from seasoned ground beef are perfectly complemented by a vibrant sauce of pineapple juice, soy sauce, and ketchup, enhanced with a hint of rice vinegar for a delightful zing. Generously thickened with cornstarch and studded with tender chunks of green and red bell peppers, this dish offers a balanced medley of textures and tastes. With a quick prep time and a total cooking time of under an hour, this crowd-pleasing recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or casual dinner gatherings. Serve these delectable meatballs atop a bed of steamed rice or noodles to create a hearty, restaurant-quality meal at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup, finely chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 0.5 cup pineapple juice
- 0.25 cup rice vinegar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 medium, chopped green bell pepper
- 1 medium, chopped red bell pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, finely chopped onion, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Shape the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until they are browned and cooked through.
While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sweet and sour sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine the soy sauce, ketchup, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, and brown sugar. Stir well and heat over medium heat.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually add to the saucepan, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
Add the chopped green and red bell peppers to the sauce and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the peppers are slightly tender.
Once the meatballs are cooked, transfer them to the saucepan and gently stir to coat them in the sauce.
Allow the meatballs to simmer in the sauce for 5-10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Serve the sweet and sour meatballs hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. They pair wonderfully with steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1989 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 93.2 g | 119% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.7 g | 178% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 546 mg | 182% | |
| Sodium | 5322 mg | 231% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 203.9 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 128.6 g | ||
| Protein | 91.6 g | 183% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 341 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 2320 mg | 49% | |
*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.
