Here’s a delicious recipe for Sweet & Sour Meatballs that’s perfect for a family meal or party:
Sweet & Sour Meatballs Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (or pork or chicken)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
For the Sweet & Sour Sauce:
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
- ½ cup pineapple chunks (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1 small bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
Instructions:
- Prepare the Meatballs:
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped onion, garlic, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter).
- Cook the Meatballs:
- Heat a large skillet or pan over medium heat with a little oil.
- Cook the meatballs in batches, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through (about 8-10 minutes). Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Make the Sweet & Sour Sauce:
- In the same pan, sauté the diced bell pepper and onion for 2-3 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix together ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce. Add this mixture to the pan and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce. If using, add the pineapple chunks.
- Cook the sauce for a few minutes until it thickens and becomes glossy.
- Combine and Serve:
- Add the cooked meatballs to the pan and toss to coat them in the sweet & sour sauce.
- Simmer for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Serve the Sweet & Sour Meatballs over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal. Enjoy!
