Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Description: Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet and sour with these succulent meatballs. Bursting with tropical flavors, this recipe from lovewithrecipes.com is a surefire hit for any occasion.
Recipe Category: Pineapple 🍍
Keywords: Tropical Fruits 🌴, Fruit 🍎, Meat 🥩, < 60 Mins ⏱️, Stove Top 🍳
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 273.7
- Fat Content: 10.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 89.5mg
- Sodium Content: 632.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 27.5g
- Fiber Content: 0.2g
- Sugar Content: 21.1g
- Protein Content: 16.7g
Ingredients:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 egg
- 4 tbsp cornstarch (divided)
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 can pineapple chunks, drained (reserve juice)
Instructions:
- Prepare Meatballs:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the lean ground beef, egg, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, finely chopped onions, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
- Shape and Brown Meatballs:
- Form the mixture into meatballs, ensuring they are evenly sized for even cooking.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Carefully place the meatballs in the skillet and brown them on all sides until they are cooked through.
- Once cooked, remove the meatballs from the skillet and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Prepare Sweet and Sour Sauce:
- In the same skillet, heat the pineapple juice and butter over low heat for several minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add 3 tablespoons of cornstarch to the skillet, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
- Stir in the soy sauce, vinegar, water, and sugar, allowing the mixture to cook until it thickens to a sauce-like consistency.
- Combine Meatballs and Sauce:
- Once the sauce has thickened, return the cooked meatballs to the skillet.
- Add the drained pineapple chunks to the skillet, gently stirring to coat them in the sweet and sour sauce.
- Allow the meatballs and pineapple to heat thoroughly in the sauce, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Serve:
- Once heated through, remove the skillet from the heat.
- Serve the sweet and sour meatballs and pineapple over a bed of steamed rice, allowing the flavors to mingle and delight your taste buds with each bite.
Recipe Notes:
- For a twist, you can use ground chicken or turkey instead of beef for a lighter option.
- Feel free to add diced bell peppers or other vegetables to the sauce for added color and flavor.
- Adjust the sweetness and tanginess of the sauce to your preference by varying the amount of sugar and vinegar used.
- These sweet and sour meatballs are perfect for serving at parties as appetizers or as a main course for a delicious family dinner. Enjoy! 🍽️
