Katherine Maynard
@maynardstyle
Tangy Sweet Sour Meatballs
These Sweet and Sour Meatballs are a delightful combination of tender meatballs coated in a tangy sauce, perfect for any occasion. Made with lean ground beef and a mix of flavorful ingredients, they are baked to perfection and simmered in a delicious sauce with pineapple and bell peppers.
Details
- Cuisine:american
- Meal Type:dinner
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:party
- Ingredients:9
- Views:6
Recipe Information
- Prep time40 min.
- Cook time35 min.
- Total time75 min.
- Servings8
Ingredients
- 2 pounds
- 1 cup
- 1/2 cup
- 2
- 2 teaspoons
- 2 teaspoons
- 1 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Tangy Sweet Sour Meatballs.
Step 1
Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 400°F (200°C) and give a large rimmed baking sheet a light greasing to prevent sticking.
Step 2
In a spacious bowl, mix together the ground beef, bread crumbs, chopped onion, beaten eggs, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, seasoning salt, ground ginger, and black pepper.
Step 3
Get your hands in there and combine everything until it’s well blended—this is where the magic begins! Next, take small portions of the mixture and shape them into delightful 1-inch meatballs, placing them in a single layer on your prepared baking sheet.
Step 4
Pop those meatballs into the oven and let them bake for about 10 to 15 minutes, just until they’re beautifully browned but not completely cooked through.
Step 5
While the meatballs are baking, let’s whip up a delicious sauce.
Step 6
In a measuring cup, mix pineapple juice with enough water to make a total of 1 cup of liquid, and set aside those juicy pineapple chunks for later.
Step 7
In a large pot over medium heat, pour in your pineapple juice mixture, then add brown sugar, 1/3 cup of water, vinegar, and soy sauce.
Step 8
Sprinkle in cornstarch, ground ginger, and seasoning salt, stirring everything together.
Step 9
Cook this mixture, covered, until it thickens up nicely—this should take about 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 10
Once your sauce is looking good, gently fold in the reserved pineapple chunks, along with some colorful bell pepper and carrot.
Step 11
Now, it’s time to bring those partially cooked meatballs into the pot.
Step 12
Let them simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes, allowing all those flavors to meld together.
Step 13
To ensure they’re perfectly cooked, check that an instant-read thermometer reads at least 160°F (71°C) when inserted into the center of a meatball.
Step 14
And there you have it—a delightful dish that’s sure to impress! Enjoy every bite of your homemade meatballs in that luscious sauce.