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Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe

A delicious blend of sweet and tangy flavors, perfect for any meal.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Sauce

  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup vinegar
  • 3 tablespoon ketchup
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoon water

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  3. Form the mixture into small meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
  5. In a saucepan, combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil.
  6. Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan and stir until the sauce thickens.
  7. Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce and stir to coat evenly.
  8. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Meatballs, Sweet and Sour
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