These sweet and sour meatballs are a delicious blend of savory and tangy flavors, perfect for a family dinner or a party appetizer.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
35min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 100 g breadcrumbs
- 75 g brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 green bell pepper
- 500 g ground beef
- 120 ml ketchup
- 120 ml milk
- 1 onion
- 200 g pineapple chunks
- 30 ml soy sauce
- 60 ml vinegar
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion, and garlic. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
Step 3
Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
Step 5
While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sweet and sour sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine the soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, pineapple chunks, and green bell pepper.
Step 6
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Step 7
Once the meatballs are done, add them to the saucepan with the sweet and sour sauce. Stir to coat the meatballs evenly with the sauce.
Step 8
Let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for an additional 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Step 9
Serve the sweet and sour meatballs hot, garnished with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.