Sweet and Sour Meatballs
These sweet and sour meatballs come together quickly with pantry staples. They're warm, cozy, and full of flavor! One bite and you'll realize why this is the best recipe ever.
Ingredients
For the meatballs
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large onion (finely chopped or shredded)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt and pepper (or more to taste)
For the sweet and sour sauce
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup water
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the rest
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (diced large)
- 1 medium green bell pepper (diced large)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (drained)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine all the meatball ingredients in a large bowl. Roll into small golf ball-sized meatballs and place on the baking sheet. Bake for 18-20 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Combine the sweet and sour sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
- Heat one tablespoon of oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook the onion, red pepper, green peppers, and pineapple for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Give the sauce mixture a stir and pour it into the pot. Cook for 1-2 minutes until thick and glossy. Add the meatballs and cook until warm. Serve immediately.