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Sweet And Sour Meatballs

Sweet And Sour Meatballs
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Sweet And Sour Meatballs are a comforting and flavorful dish that combines juicy homemade meatballs with a tangy sauce enriched with pineapple and colorful bell peppers. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, this recipe is not only quick to prepare—taking just 30 minutes—but also adaptable to various sides like rice or noodles. With simple ingredients, you’ll create a meal that’s more satisfying than takeout, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or cozy evenings at home.

Ingredients

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  • 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)
  • 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
  • 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

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, eggs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; mix until just combined. Form into golf ball-sized meatballs.
  2. Cook meatballs in an air fryer at 380°F for 10 minutes or bake on a lined sheet at 400°F for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, brown sugar, chicken broth, ketchup, tomato paste, pineapple juice, and cornstarch for the sauce.
  4. In a large pan or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Stir-fry onions and bell peppers for 1 minute; add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
  5. Add the prepared sauce to the pan and stir until thickened. Toss in cooked meatballs and pineapple chunks; heat through for 2 minutes.
  6. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.

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