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Sweet And Sour Meatballs

Homemade Sweet And Sour Meatballs for Cozy Nights In

These Sweet And Sour Meatballs are a quick and flavorful dinner option, perfect for cozy nights in.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or substitute with ground chicken or turkey
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs use gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed
  • 2 large Eggs ensure they are at room temperature
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar apple cider vinegar is a substitute
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar or use honey/maple syrup
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth (low sodium) or vegetable broth for a lighter option
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Tomato Paste optional to omit
  • 1/2 cup Pineapple Juice juice from canned pineapple recommended
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch mix as a slurry to avoid clumping
For the Vegetables
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil any neutral oil
  • 1 large Onion (diced) shallots can be an alternative
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper
  • 1 cup Pineapple Chunks fresh or canned

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing bowl
  • skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F or air fryer to 380°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently and form into meatballs.
  3. Place the formed meatballs in the air fryer or on a baking sheet. Cook for 10 minutes in the air fryer or bake for 20-25 minutes in the oven.
  4. While cooking, whisk together the sauce ingredients in a medium bowl until smooth.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté diced onion and bell peppers for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Pour the sauce into the skillet, cooking until it thickens (about 3-4 minutes).
  7. Add the meatballs and pineapple to the skillet, stirring to coat. Cook for an additional 2 minutes over low heat.
  8. Serve immediately over fluffy white rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Mix gently to keep meatballs tender. Adjust sweetness of sauce to your preference. Ensure meatballs reach an internal temperature of 160°F.

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