Sweet And Sour Meatballs Recipe
These Sweet and Sour Meatballs are a perfect balance of savory and tangy flavors, making them a delicious meal for any occasion.
- Author: reem
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fry, Bake, Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
For the Meatballs:
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large onion (shredded or finely chopped)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
For the Sweet and Sour Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- ⅓ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ¼ cup pineapple juice (from canned pineapple)
- ½ teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Stir-Fry:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 medium green bell pepper (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- ½ cup pineapple chunks
- Prepare the Meatballs: Combine all the meatball ingredients in a bowl. Form the mixture into small golf ball-sized meatballs.
- Cook the Meatballs: Air fry the meatballs at 380°F for 10 minutes or bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes.
- Make the Sauce: Whisk together all the sweet and sour sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Cook the Veggies: Sauté onion, bell peppers, and garlic in a wok or pan.
- Add in the Sauce and Thicken: Pour the sweet and sour sauce into the wok, stirring until thickened.
- Add Meatballs and Pineapple: Toss in the meatballs and pineapple, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve: Serve the sweet and sour meatballs over rice.
Notes
- You can customize the vegetables in the stir-fry based on your preferences.
- Adjust the sweetness and tanginess of the sauce to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Sweet and Sour Meatballs, Meatball Recipe, Asian-inspired Meatballs