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Sweet And Sour Meatballs

Sweet And Sour Meatballs – Your New Favorite Comfort Food

These Sweet And Sour Meatballs are a comforting childhood favorite, quick to prepare, and perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Beef can swap with ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs or panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch
  • 1 large Egg essential binding agent
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder can use fresh minced garlic
  • to taste Salt and Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar or apple cider vinegar as alternative
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar adjust based on preference
  • 1 cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth can use vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste more ketchup can suffice in a pinch
  • 1/2 cup Pineapple Juice use juice from canned pineapple
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch arrowroot can be used as alternative
For the Vegetables
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil any neutral oil works
  • 1 medium Onion (Diced)
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers (Red and Green) can substitute with favorite veggies
  • 1 cup Pineapple Chunks for added freshness and sweetness

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Parchment-lined baking sheet
  • Air Fryer
  • Oven
  • skillet or wok
  • separate bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently and form bite-sized meatballs.
  2. Preheat air fryer to 380°F or oven to 400°F. Cook meatballs in air fryer for 10 minutes or bake for 20–25 minutes until cooked through.
  3. Whisk together rice vinegar, brown sugar, chicken broth, ketchup, tomato paste, pineapple juice, and cornstarch in a separate bowl.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sauté diced onion and bell peppers for about 1 minute until softened. Stir in minced garlic.
  5. Pour sweet and sour sauce into skillet, stir until thickened. Add cooked meatballs and pineapple chunks, toss to coat in sauce.
  6. Serve sweet and sour meatballs over rice, noodles, or enjoy directly from the pan.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, mix gently, prep in advance, and adjust sauce flavors to personal taste. Enjoy creatively with rice, noodles, or lettuce wraps.

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