Description
Sweet and sour meatballs are a delightful blend of flavors that everyone will love. This easy-to-make dish features tender meatballs coated in a tangy sauce, making it perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or as a game day snack. With customizable ingredients and serving options, these flavorful bites can be enjoyed over rice, noodles, or even as appetizers. Impress your guests and satisfy your cravings with this simple yet delicious recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey/chicken)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice (optional)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch, dissolved in 1 tablespoon water
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Fresh pineapple chunks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion, garlic, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until cooked through.
- While baking, prepare the sauce by simmering ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce in a saucepan until smooth.
- Add the baked meatballs to the sauce and coat evenly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg