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Sweet and Sour Meatballs 🍍
Description:
Indulge in the perfect blend of savory and tangy flavors with our Sweet and Sour Meatballs recipe! These succulent meatballs, coated in a luscious sweet and sour sauce infused with tropical pineapple goodness, are a delightful addition to any mealtime spread.
Ratings and Reviews:
- Aggregated Rating: 4.5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (from 8 reviews)
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 842.7
- Fat Content: 42.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 15.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 216.5mg
- Sodium Content: 1019.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 61.5g
- Fiber Content: 2.6g
- Sugar Content: 41.8g
- Protein Content: 50.5g
Recipe Details:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
Ingredients:
Quantity | Ingredient |
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1 lb | Ground Beef |
1 | Egg |
1 tbsp | Cornflour |
1/2 cup | Crushed Pineapple |
1 | Brown Sugar |
1 | Vinegar |
To taste | Salt and Pepper |
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, egg, cornflour, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Form the mixture into tiny meatballs.
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Cooking the Meatballs:
- Roll the meatballs in cornflour until evenly coated.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Brown the meatballs in the hot oil until they are golden brown on all sides.
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Preparing the Sweet and Sour Sauce:
- In a saucepan, combine cornflour, soy sauce, brown sugar, and vinegar.
- Stir in the crushed pineapple (with juice).
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
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Assembling and Serving:
- Preheat your oven to a moderate temperature.
- Transfer the browned meatballs to a casserole dish.
- Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the meatballs, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the meatballs are heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions or sesame seeds, if desired.
- Enjoy your Sweet and Sour Meatballs with a side of fluffy rice for a complete meal experience!
Recipe Keywords:
Tropical Fruits 🌴, Fruit 🍍, Meat 🥩, Quick and Easy 🕒, Oven-Baked 🍲, Stovetop 🍳, Family-Friendly 👨👩👦👦
Tips:
- For an extra kick of flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- You can customize the sweetness and tanginess of the sauce by adjusting the amount of brown sugar and vinegar to suit your taste preferences.
- To make the meatballs ahead of time, you can prepare them and freeze them on a baking sheet. Once frozen, transfer them to a freezer bag for easy storage. When ready to cook, simply thaw and follow the cooking instructions.