Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef or pork
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix together ground meat, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the meatballs in batches, browning them on all sides for about 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
In a saucepan, combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Make a cornstarch slurry by mixing 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water. Stir the slurry into the simmering sauce until it thickens.
Add the browned meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 5-10 minutes. Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.