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Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian

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:

    • 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:

    • 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

  1. Prepare Meatballs: Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, eggs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Shape into meatballs.
  2. Cook Meatballs: Air fry or bake meatballs until cooked through.
  3. Make Sweet and Sour Sauce: Whisk together vinegar, sugar, broth, ketchup, tomato paste, pineapple juice, cornstarch, and salt.
  4. Cook Vegetables: Sauté onion, bell peppers, and garlic in oil.
  5. Combine Everything: Add sauce, meatballs, and pineapple to vegetables. Cook until flavors meld.
  6. 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