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Sweet And Sour Meatballs Recipe

Sweet And Sour Meatballs Recipe

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These Sweet and Sour Meatballs are a delicious twist on a classic dish, combining juicy meatballs with a tangy and sweet sauce. Perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner!

Ingredients

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Meatballs

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large onion shredded or finely chopped
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Sweet And Sour Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice from canned pineapple
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Main Ingredients

  • 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
  • 1/2 cup pineapple chunks

Instructions

  1. Prepare Meatballs: Combine all the meatball ingredients in a bowl. Form the meatballs into small golf ball size meatballs.
  2. Cook Meatballs: Place the meatballs in the air fryer at 380°F for 10 minutes or bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes.
  3. Make Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together all sweet and sour sauce ingredients.
  4. Cook Vegetables: In a wok, sauté onion, bell peppers, and garlic until fragrant.
  5. Combine: Add sauce, meatballs, and pineapple to the wok. Cook until heated through.
  6. Serve: Serve over rice and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can customize the veggies in this dish based on your preferences.
  • Feel free to adjust the sweetness or tanginess of the sauce to suit your taste.

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