Sweet and Sour Meatballs
A deliciously tangy and flavorful twist on classic meatballs, featuring a sweet and sour sauce that’s perfect over rice or noodles. Ideal for family dinners or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer!
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
DIRECTIONS:
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 …