Sweet N Sour Meatball and Bell Pepper Skillet

Bring bold flavors to your dinner table with this Sweet N Sour Meatball and Bell Pepper Skillet—a colorful, family-friendly dish that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. Juicy ground beef meatballs are seasoned to perfection and paired with vibrant, sautéed bell peppers and sweet pineapple chunks for a delightful mix of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Tossed in a homemade sweet and sour sauce made from pantry staples like ketchup, soy sauce, and vinegar, this one-pan wonder delivers a restaurant-quality meal in just 40 minutes. Perfect for serving over steamed rice or noodles, it’s an irresistible option for busy weeknights or a quick weekend comfort meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 2 bell peppers (assorted colors, diced)
• 1 cup pineapple chunks (canned, drained)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup ketchup
• 2 tbsp white vinegar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 0.25 cup water

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and set aside.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 5-6 minutes, turning frequently, until browned on all sides. Remove the meatballs and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the diced bell peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.

Step 5

Stir in the pineapple chunks and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Step 6

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together ketchup, white vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and water to make the sweet and sour sauce.

Step 7

Pour the sauce into the skillet with the bell peppers and pineapple. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce begins to thicken, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 8

Return the browned meatballs to the skillet, stirring to coat them evenly in the sauce. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.

Step 9

Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles, and garnish with fresh chopped parsley or green onion if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1288.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1967.6

Total Fat 117.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18.6g
Cholesterol 497.1mg	0%
Sodium 3519.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 149.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.2g	0%
Total Sugars 86.7g
Protein 94.6g	0%

Vitamin D 48IU	0%
Calcium 175.5mg	0%
Iron 12.3mg	0%
Potassium 1952.3mg	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: 51.9%

Protein: 18.6%

Carbs: 29.5%