Sweet and Sour Meatballs Oriental Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Juicy, flavorful, and bursting with vibrant sweet and tangy notes, these Sweet and Sour Meatballs are a perfect blend of comfort food and Asian-inspired cuisine. Made with tender ground beef seasoned with garlic and onion powders, these moist meatballs are browned to perfection before being simmered in a luscious homemade sauce featuring brown sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce. The addition of pineapple chunks and colorful bell peppers adds a refreshing balance of sweetness and crunch, while a quick cornstarch slurry ensures the sauce is perfectly thickened to glaze every bite. Ready in just 50 minutes, this easy, crowd-pleasing dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or potlucks. Serve these Oriental-style sweet and sour meatballs over steamed rice or noodles for a complete, irresistible meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 0.33 cup Rice vinegar
• 0.25 cup Ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 cup Pineapple chunks
• 1 cup Bell peppers, diced
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Step 2

Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and set them aside on a plate.

Step 3

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove meatballs and set them aside.

Step 4

In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce. Stir well and bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the pineapple chunks and diced bell peppers to the saucepan. Stir to combine.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Slowly pour this into the saucepan while stirring continuously. Cook for about 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.

Step 7

Add the browned meatballs to the sauce and gently stir to coat them evenly.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low and simmer the meatballs in the sauce for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Step 9

Serve the sweet and sour meatballs warm over steamed rice or noodles, and garnish with chopped scallions if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1202.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2052.6

Total Fat 117.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18.8g
Cholesterol 540.6mg	0%
Sodium 3867.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 169.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.3g	0%
Total Sugars 107.9g
Protein 96.2g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 206.1mg	0%
Iron 12.9mg	0%
Potassium 1912.8mg	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: 49.9%

Protein: 18.1%

Carbs: 32.0%