Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Satisfy your craving for bold flavors with these Sweet and Sour Meatballs, a perfect balance of tangy, savory, and sweet in every bite. Juicy, oven-baked ground beef meatballs are smothered in a luscious sauce made with pineapple juice, soy sauce, and brown sugar, then studded with vibrant green and red bell peppers for a pop of color and texture. Ready in under an hour, this dish is as simple to prepare as it is irresistible. Serve these mouthwatering meatballs over fluffy steamed rice or noodles for an effortless dinner that’s sure to impress both kids and adults alike. Ideal for weeknight meals or gatherings, this recipe combines classic comfort with a vibrant Asian-inspired twist.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 0.5 cup, finely chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 0.5 cup ketchup
• 0.5 cup pineapple juice
• 0.25 cup rice vinegar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 0.25 cup water
• 1 medium, chopped green bell pepper
• 1 medium, chopped red bell pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, finely chopped onion, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Step 3

Shape the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 4

Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until they are browned and cooked through.

Step 5

While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sweet and sour sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine the soy sauce, ketchup, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, and brown sugar. Stir well and heat over medium heat.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually add to the saucepan, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.

Step 7

Add the chopped green and red bell peppers to the sauce and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the peppers are slightly tender.

Step 8

Once the meatballs are cooked, transfer them to the saucepan and gently stir to coat them in the sauce.

Step 9

Allow the meatballs to simmer in the sauce for 5-10 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Step 10

Serve the sweet and sour meatballs hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. They pair wonderfully with steamed rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1498.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1989.3

Total Fat 93.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g
Cholesterol 546.1mg	0%
Sodium 5322.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 203.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.5g	0%
Total Sugars 128.6g
Protein 91.6g	0%

Vitamin D 80.6IU	0%
Calcium 340.6mg	0%
Iron 15.0mg	0%
Potassium 2320.0mg	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: 41.5%

Protein: 18.1%

Carbs: 40.4%