Sweety and Sour Meatballs
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with Sweety and Sour Meatballs, a mouthwatering fusion of juicy ground beef and pork paired with a luscious homemade sauce that balances tangy pineapple juice with rich brown sugar and savory soy sauce. These tender, flavor-packed meatballs are expertly seasoned with garlic and onion powder, then simmered in a glossy sweet-and-sour glaze that's thickened to perfection. Optional add-ins like vibrant bell peppers and succulent pineapple chunks make this dish as visually appealing as it is delicious. Perfect as a hearty dinner over steamed rice or a fun party appetizer, this recipe comes together in just 45 minutes and serves four. Whether you're craving comfort or a crowd-pleasing dish, these Sweety and Sour Meatballs check all the boxes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 0.5 lb Ground pork
- 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 1 cup Pineapple juice
- 0.5 cup Ketchup
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 2 tbsp Water
- 1 cup Bell peppers (optional, cut into chunks)
- 1 cup Pineapple chunks (optional)
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well mixed. Avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender.
Using damp hands, shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a clean plate or tray.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches and cook until browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the meatballs and set aside.
In the same skillet, combine pineapple juice, ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Stir well and bring the mixture to a simmer.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Gradually whisk the slurry into the simmering sauce to thicken. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Return the meatballs to the skillet, along with optional bell peppers and pineapple chunks, if using. Stir to coat everything in the sauce.
Lower the heat, cover the skillet, and simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the meatballs to cook through completely.
Serve hot over steamed rice, noodles, or as an appetizer. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2847 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 166.4 g | 213% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.8 g | 284% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 750 mg | 250% | |
| Sodium | 5451 mg | 237% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 196.1 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 126.5 g | ||
| Protein | 157.3 g | 315% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 357 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 2271 mg | 48% | |
*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.
