Description
Sweet and Sour Meatballs are a delightful fusion of sweet and tangy flavors that bring joy to any meal. Juicy meatballs simmered in a vibrant sauce make for an irresistible dish, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1 large egg
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Shape mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; brown the meatballs for about 8 minutes.
- In the same skillet, whisk together ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, and pineapple; simmer until thickened.
- Add browned meatballs to the sauce; cover and cook on low heat for an additional 10–15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg