Description
These sweet and sour meatballs are a delicious blend of savory and tangy flavors, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Meatballs:
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- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large onion (shredded or finely chopped)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Sweet and Sour Sauce:
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- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice (from canned pineapple)
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Vegetables:
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 medium green bell pepper (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
Instructions
- Prepare Meatballs: Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, eggs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Shape into meatballs.
- Cook Meatballs: Air fry or bake meatballs until cooked through.
- Make Sweet and Sour Sauce: Whisk together vinegar, sugar, broth, ketchup, tomato paste, pineapple juice, cornstarch, and salt.
- Cook Vegetables: Sauté onion, bell peppers, and garlic in oil.
- Combine Everything: Add sauce, meatballs, and pineapple to vegetables. Cook until flavors meld.
- Serve: Enjoy hot over rice.
Notes
- You can customize the sweetness or tanginess of the sauce by adjusting the sugar or vinegar levels.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or snow peas for extra color and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg