Sweet and Sour Pineapple Meatballs

Transform dinner into a tropical-inspired delight with these Sweet and Sour Pineapple Meatballs! Juicy, oven-baked meatballs made with ground beef and seasoned with garlic and onion powder are simmered in a luscious homemade sweet and tangy sauce. Featuring vibrant pineapple chunks, ketchup, soy sauce, and a hint of brown sugar, the sauce strikes the perfect harmony of flavors. Thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry, it coats each meatball in a glossy, flavor-packed glaze. Ideal for serving over steamed rice or alongside crispy stir-fried vegetables, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 40 minutes, making it a standout option for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. With its irresistible balance of sweet, savory, and sour notes, this dish will become a family favorite in no time!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 0.5 cup breadcrumb
• 1 piece large egg
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks (with juice)
• 0.5 cup ketchup
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 0.25 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 3 tbsp water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.

Step 5

While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine the juice from the canned pineapple, ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. Whisk together and bring to a simmer over medium heat.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water together to make a slurry.

Step 7

Once the sauce is simmering, add the slurry to the saucepan and stir continuously until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.

Step 8

Add the pineapple chunks to the sauce and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer.

Step 9

In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the baked meatballs to the skillet, then pour the sweet and sour pineapple sauce over them.

Step 10

Carefully toss the meatballs in the sauce until they are fully coated. Let them cook together for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 11

Serve the sweet and sour pineapple meatballs over steamed rice or with a side of vegetables. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1460.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2101.8

Total Fat 114.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 507.1mg	0%
Sodium 3873.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 184.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.0g	0%
Total Sugars 125.4g
Protein 95.8g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 263.2mg	0%
Iron 12.6mg	0%
Potassium 1977.2mg	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: 47.9%

Protein: 17.8%

Carbs: 34.3%