Name: Lana's Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds lean ground beef; 1 cup dry bread crumbs; 0.5 cup finely chopped onion; 2 large eggs, beaten; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon seasoning salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks with juice; 0.25 cup water, or as needed; 0.5 cup packed brown sugar; 0.33333331346512 cup water; 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger; 0.5 teaspoon seasoning salt; 1 large carrot, diced; 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

Lana's Sweet and Sour Meatballs

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These sweet and sour meatballs with pineapple can be served over white rice as a main dish, or just make the meatballs to serve at parties.

Recipe by LANAN

Updated on April 24, 2023

close up view of Sweet and Sour Meatballs with peppers over white rice on plates

Prep Time:

35 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 10 mins

Servings:

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Ingredients

Meatballs:

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 cup dry bread crumbs
½ cup finely chopped onion
2 large eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Sweet and Sour Sauce:

1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks with juice
¼ cup water, or as needed
½ cup packed brown sugar
⅓ cup water
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 tablespoons cornstarch
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon seasoning salt
1 large carrot, diced
1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a large rimmed baking sheet.
Make the meatballs: Mix ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, salt, ginger, and pepper together in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Shape into 1-inch meatballs and place in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven; meatballs will not be fully cooked.
Make the sauce: Pour pineapple juice into a 1-cup measure. Add 1/4 cup water, or enough to make 1 cup liquid. Set pineapple chunks aside.
Pour pineapple juice mixture into a large pot over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, 1/3 cup water, vinegar, and soy sauce, then stir in cornstarch, ginger, and seasoning salt. Cover and cook until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
Add pineapple chunks, bell pepper, and carrot; gently stir to coat meatballs with sauce. Simmer, uncovered, until meatballs are cooked through, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

427	Calories
17g	Fat
42g	Carbs
27g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 427
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g	21%
Saturated Fat 6g	31%
Cholesterol 124mg	41%
Sodium 479mg	21%
Total Carbohydrate 42g	15%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 27g
Protein 27g
Vitamin C 24mg	120%
Calcium 75mg	6%
Iron 4mg	20%
Potassium 474mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.