Oriental Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Transport your taste buds to the heart of Asia with these irresistible Oriental Sweet and Sour Meatballs. This recipe combines tender pork and beef meatballs seasoned with garlic, green onions, and soy sauce, then coated in a luscious homemade sweet-and-sour sauce. Featuring vibrant red and green bell peppers along with optional pineapple chunks for a fruity twist, this dish strikes the perfect balance of tangy, savory, and sweet. A quick cornstarch slurry ensures the sauce is thick and glossy, clinging beautifully to every bite. Ready in just 50 minutes, these meatballs are perfect served over fluffy steamed rice for a satisfying dinner or styled as bite-sized appetizers for your next gathering.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 g Ground pork
• 500 g Ground beef
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 2 Eggs
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 stalks Green onions, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup Ketchup
• 0.25 cup Rice vinegar
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar
• 0.5 cup Pineapple juice
• 2 tsp Cornstarch
• 2 tbsp Water (for slurry)
• 1 Red bell pepper, diced
• 1 Green bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup Pineapple chunks (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine ground pork, ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, minced garlic, green onions, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix until thoroughly combined.

Step 2

Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on a tray.

Step 3

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the meatballs to the pan in batches, making sure not to overcrowd. Cook for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove the meatballs and set aside.

Step 5

In the same skillet, remove excess oil and combine ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and pineapple juice. Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 6

Dissolve the cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Slowly add the slurry to the sauce, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 7

Add the diced red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and optional pineapple chunks to the sauce. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.

Step 8

Return the cooked meatballs to the skillet and toss gently to coat them in the sauce. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to meld the flavors.

Step 9

Serve the sweet and sour meatballs hot over steamed rice or as an appetizer. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2164.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3925.2

Total Fat 234.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 82.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 1153.9mg	0%
Sodium 6510.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 220.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.3g	0%
Total Sugars 113.6g
Protein 247.8g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 433.2mg	0%
Iron 22.2mg	0%
Potassium 2473.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.0%

Protein: 24.9%

Carbs: 22.1%