Rosie's Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Rosie’s Sweet and Sour Meatballs are a mouthwatering fusion of savory and tangy flavors, perfect for family dinners or party appetizers. This recipe combines a tender blend of ground beef and pork, seasoned with garlic and onion powders, into perfectly browned meatballs. The irresistibly zesty sweet and sour sauce—featuring ketchup, pineapple juice, soy sauce, and a touch of brown sugar—beautifully coats the meatballs, creating a glossy, flavorful finish. Quick to prepare in under an hour, these versatile meatballs can be served over fluffy steamed rice for a comforting main course or plated with toothpicks for a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Your guests will love this delightfully simple yet satisfying dish! Keywords: sweet and sour meatballs, homemade meatballs, tangy meatball recipe, easy appetizer recipe, quick dinner ideas.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 0.5 lb ground pork
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.75 cup ketchup
- 0.25 cup white vinegar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 0.5 cup pineapple juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp neutral oil (for frying)
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the mixture.
Step 2
Using your hands or a small scoop, shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet or plate.
Step 3
Heat the neutral oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the meatballs in batches, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides. This should take about 6-8 minutes. Remove the meatballs and set them aside on a plate lined with paper towels.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, white vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, and pineapple juice to make the sweet and sour sauce.
Step 5
In another small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry for thickening the sauce.
Step 6
In the same skillet over medium heat, pour the sweet and sour sauce mix and bring it to a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally until the sugar dissolves and the sauce is smooth.
Step 7
Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce, stirring until it thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 8
Return the meatballs to the skillet, gently tossing them in the sauce to coat evenly. Allow them to simmer in the sauce for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked through.
Step 9
Serve warm as an appetizer with toothpicks or over steamed rice as a main dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1371.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2824.9 |
| Total Fat 166.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 56.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g | |
| Cholesterol 730.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3944.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 187.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 125.8g | |
| Protein 153.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 80.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 330.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1614.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories