Chelle's Famous Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Get ready to wow your taste buds with Chelle's Famous Sweet and Sour Meatballs—a crowd-pleasing recipe that combines tender, juicy meatballs with a perfectly balanced homemade sweet and tangy sauce. Made with a flavorful mix of ground beef and pork, these meatballs are seasoned to perfection with garlic and onion powder, then browned to a golden caramelized finish. The vibrant sweet and sour sauce comes together with pineapple juice, ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, and vinegar, delivering a bold, crave-worthy flavor in every bite. Thickened with a cornstarch slurry, the sauce clings beautifully to each meatball, making this dish irresistible. Ideal as a hearty main course served over fluffy steamed rice or a standout party appetizer, these meatballs are as versatile as they are delicious. With just 20 minutes of prep time, they’re a must-try for a quick, satisfying meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 0.5 pound ground pork
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1.5 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water
Directions
Step 1
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Step 2
Using your hands, roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet or plate.
Step 3
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches and cook until they are browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Step 4
In a medium bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, and white vinegar to make the sweet and sour sauce.
Step 5
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
Step 6
Pour the sweet and sour sauce into the same skillet used for cooking the meatballs. Bring it to a simmer over medium-low heat.
Step 7
Once simmering, slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry and continue to cook until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 8
Add the browned meatballs back into the skillet. Stir to coat them in the sauce and cook for another 10-12 minutes, or until the meatballs are fully cooked through.
Step 9
Serve immediately over steamed white rice or as an appetizer. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1456.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2844.6 |
| Total Fat 165.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 56.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 18.8g | |
| Cholesterol 750.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5454.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 195.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 132.1g | |
| Protein 154.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 80.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 351.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1780.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories