Sweet and Sour Meatballs (Print-Friendly Version)

Tangy meatballs simmered with pineapple and peppers in a sweet, flavorful sauce.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

→ For the Meatballs

01 - 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
02 - 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ For Cooking and Assembly

08 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
09 - 1 cup pineapple juice
10 - 1/2 cup brown sugar
11 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
12 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons cold water
13 - 1 green bell pepper, chopped
14 - 1 red bell pepper, chopped
15 - 1 cup pineapple chunks

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly blend ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is cohesive.
02 - Portion the mixture and form into uniform 1-inch balls, placing them on a clean plate.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Arrange meatballs in a single layer and brown on all sides, working in batches to avoid crowding. Transfer browned meatballs to a plate; they do not need to be fully cooked at this stage.
04 - In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, and vinegar. Bring mixture to a simmer, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
05 - Slowly stir in the cornstarch and cold water slurry. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
06 - Arrange the browned meatballs in a large baking dish or return them to the skillet. Distribute chopped green and red bell peppers along with pineapple chunks over the meatballs. Evenly pour the sweet and sour sauce on top.
07 - Cover the dish securely with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes or until meatballs are fully cooked through and vegetables are tender.
08 - Present the meatballs hot, accompanied by steamed white rice or egg noodles, as desired.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - For enhanced flavor, gently toss meatballs in sauce before baking and let rest for several minutes for flavors to meld before serving.

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