Sweet Sour Meatballs

Transform dinner into a tangy-sweet delight with these irresistible Sweet Sour Meatballs! Juicy and tender meatballs, made from perfectly seasoned ground beef and baked to golden perfection, are simmered in a glossy, flavor-packed sauce made from ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, and a splash of vinegar. Bright bell peppers and juicy pineapple chunks add bursts of color and complementary sweetness, while a quick cornstarch slurry gives the sauce its signature velvety finish. Serve these crowd-pleasers over fluffy steamed rice or noodles for a comforting main course, or serve them up solo as a party-ready appetizer. With a prep time of just 15 minutes, these savory-sweet wonders are as easy to make as they are to devour! Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is a guaranteed hit.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup Milk
• 1 Egg
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
• 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
• 0.5 cup Ketchup
• 0.25 cup White vinegar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Cornstarch
• 2 tbsp Water
• 1 Bell pepper (any color), diced
• 1 cup Pineapple chunks (canned, drained)
• 2 tbsp Cooking oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, salt, ground black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until well combined but do not overwork the mixture.

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 5

While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together ketchup, white vinegar, brown sugar, and soy sauce.

Step 6

In another small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in water to make a slurry. Set aside.

Step 7

Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced bell pepper and sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.

Step 8

Stir the prepared sauce into the skillet with the bell pepper. Let it come to a gentle simmer.

Step 9

Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce and stir constantly until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 10

Add the pineapple chunks to the skillet and stir to combine.

Step 11

Once the meatballs are done baking, transfer them into the skillet with the sauce. Toss gently to coat the meatballs evenly in the sweet and sour sauce.

Step 12

Let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for an additional 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Step 13

Serve hot over steamed rice, noodles, or as an appetizer with toothpicks. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1259.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1968.8

Total Fat 117.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8g
Cholesterol 502.5mg	0%
Sodium 4465.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 150.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.4g	0%
Total Sugars 126.0g
Protein 89.3g	0%

Vitamin D 74.8IU	0%
Calcium 255.2mg	0%
Iron 10.4mg	0%
Potassium 1969.5mg	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: 52.4%

Protein: 17.7%

Carbs: 29.8%