Sweety and Sour Meatballs
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with Sweety and Sour Meatballs, a mouthwatering fusion of juicy ground beef and pork paired with a luscious homemade sauce that balances tangy pineapple juice with rich brown sugar and savory soy sauce. These tender, flavor-packed meatballs are expertly seasoned with garlic and onion powder, then simmered in a glossy sweet-and-sour glaze that's thickened to perfection. Optional add-ins like vibrant bell peppers and succulent pineapple chunks make this dish as visually appealing as it is delicious. Perfect as a hearty dinner over steamed rice or a fun party appetizer, this recipe comes together in just 45 minutes and serves four. Whether you're craving comfort or a crowd-pleasing dish, these Sweety and Sour Meatballs check all the boxes!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 0.5 lb Ground pork
- 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 1 cup Pineapple juice
- 0.5 cup Ketchup
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 2 tbsp Water
- 1 cup Bell peppers (optional, cut into chunks)
- 1 cup Pineapple chunks (optional)
Directions
Step 1
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well mixed. Avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender.
Step 2
Using damp hands, shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a clean plate or tray.
Step 3
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches and cook until browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the meatballs and set aside.
Step 4
In the same skillet, combine pineapple juice, ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Stir well and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Step 5
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Gradually whisk the slurry into the simmering sauce to thicken. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Step 6
Return the meatballs to the skillet, along with optional bell peppers and pineapple chunks, if using. Stir to coat everything in the sauce.
Step 7
Lower the heat, cover the skillet, and simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the meatballs to cook through completely.
Step 8
Serve hot over steamed rice, noodles, or as an appetizer. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1771.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2847.0 |
| Total Fat 166.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 56.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 18.8g | |
| Cholesterol 750.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5451.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 196.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 126.5g | |
| Protein 157.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 80.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 357.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2271.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories