Sweet and Sour Pineapple Meatballs
Transform dinner into a tropical-inspired delight with these Sweet and Sour Pineapple Meatballs! Juicy, oven-baked meatballs made with ground beef and seasoned with garlic and onion powder are simmered in a luscious homemade sweet and tangy sauce. Featuring vibrant pineapple chunks, ketchup, soy sauce, and a hint of brown sugar, the sauce strikes the perfect harmony of flavors. Thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry, it coats each meatball in a glossy, flavor-packed glaze. Ideal for serving over steamed rice or alongside crispy stir-fried vegetables, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 40 minutes, making it a standout option for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. With its irresistible balance of sweet, savory, and sour notes, this dish will become a family favorite in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 0.5 cup breadcrumb
- 1 piece large egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks (with juice)
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly combined.
Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine the juice from the canned pineapple, ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. Whisk together and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water together to make a slurry.
Once the sauce is simmering, add the slurry to the saucepan and stir continuously until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
Add the pineapple chunks to the sauce and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer.
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the baked meatballs to the skillet, then pour the sweet and sour pineapple sauce over them.
Carefully toss the meatballs in the sauce until they are fully coated. Let them cook together for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the sweet and sour pineapple meatballs over steamed rice or with a side of vegetables. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
634 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.0 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 123 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 958 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.0 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.8 g | ||
| Protein | 25.1 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 75 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 505 mg | 11% | |
*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.
