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Sweet And Sour Meatballs

Sweet And Sour Meatballs for the Perfect Family Dinner

These Sweet And Sour Meatballs are a delightful blend of flavors, perfect for family dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs gluten-free if needed
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 1 large Eggs
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar or honey/maple syrup
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth low-sodium preferred
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1/2 cup Pineapple Juice
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch
For the Vegetables
  • 1-2 tbsp Vegetable Oil or any neutral oil
  • 2 medium Bell Peppers sliced
  • 1 cup Pineapple Chunks fresh or canned

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Air fryer
  • Oven

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, finely chopped onion, eggs, and garlic powder. Gently mix until just combined, then shape into 1-inch meatballs.
  2. Preheat your air fryer to 380°F or your oven to 400°F. Cook meatballs in air fryer for 10 minutes or bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until browned.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, brown sugar, chicken broth, ketchup, tomato paste, pineapple juice, and cornstarch until smooth.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet, add sliced bell peppers and onion, cook for 1 minute, then add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
  5. Pour the sauce over the sautéed vegetables, stirring for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Add in the cooked meatballs and pineapple chunks, tossing to coat.
  6. Serve over rice or noodles, or as appetizers with toothpicks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 12gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Keep meatballs tender by avoiding overmixing. Adjust sauce to taste. Uniform size matters for even cooking. Can freeze uncooked meatballs for later preparation.

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