Sweet & Sour Meatballs II ๐
Description: This Sweet & Sour Meatballs II recipe from lovewithrecipes.com is a delightful fusion of flavors, combining the tanginess of pineapple with the savory goodness of meatballs, creating a tropical twist that’s sure to please your taste buds.
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Recipe Category: Pineapple
- Keywords: Tropical Fruits, Fruit, Meat, < 60 Mins
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 483.2
- Fat Content: 19.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 7.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 132.1mg
- Sodium Content: 880.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 51.2g
- Fiber Content: 2.4g
- Sugar Content: 37.4g
- Protein Content: 25.7g
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Ground beef | 1 lb |
| Milk | 1/4 cup |
| Egg | 1 |
| Salt | 3/4 tsp |
| Onion | 1 small |
| Pepper | 1/8 tsp |
| Worcestershire sauce | 1/3 cup |
| Cornstarch | 1 tbsp |
| Soy sauce | 1/3 cup |
| Brown sugar | 1/2 cup |
| Vinegar | 1/3 cup |
| Pineapple tidbits | 1 can (20 oz) |
| Green pepper | 1 |
Instructions:
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Prepare Basic Meatballs:
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, milk, beaten egg, salt, finely chopped onion, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs of your desired size.
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Cook Meatballs:
- In a large skillet, cook the prepared meatballs until they are browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
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Prepare Sweet & Sour Sauce:
- In the same skillet, mix together cornstarch and brown sugar.
- Stir in the pineapple tidbits with their syrup, soy sauce, and vinegar.
- Stirring constantly, cook the mixture over medium heat until it thickens and begins to boil.
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Combine and Simmer:
- Once the sauce has thickened, add the cooked meatballs back into the skillet, ensuring they are coated with the sauce.
- Cover the skillet and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even coating of the meatballs.
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Add Green Pepper:
- Stir in the diced green pepper into the skillet.
- Cover and simmer for an additional 5 minutes, or until the green pepper is crisp-tender, adding a fresh crunch to the dish.
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Serve:
- Once the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened to perfection, serve the Sweet & Sour Meatballs II over a bed of fluffy rice, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
Enjoy this tantalizing dish that brings together the sweetness of pineapple, the tanginess of vinegar, and the savory goodness of meatballs, creating a symphony of flavors that will transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise!
