Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Sweet and sour meatballs are a delicious dish featuring tender meatballs coated in a tangy-sweet sauce, offering a delightful combination of flavors.
Servings: 38
Calories: 83kcal
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- ½ cup sweet yellow onion, finely diced
- ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs, slightly beaten
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
Sweet and Sour Sauce
- 20 ounces pineapple chunks, separate the pineapple chunks and reserve the juice
- ¾ cup BBQ sauce, your favorite brand
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray. Set it aside.
- Using a large mixing bowl, combine the lean ground beef, onion, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, kosher salt, and fresh cracked pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Using a 1½-tablespoon scoop, scoop out the meatball mixture. Roll the scooped meat into a ball. Place the meatballs into the prepared baking dish. Set it aside.
- Using a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, BBQ sauce, sweet chili sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Set it aside.
- Evenly sprinkle the pineapple chunks over the meatballs.
- Pour the pineapple juice mixture over the meatballs.
- Bake uncovered for 45 minutes. Serve hot over rice.
Notes
- If you use your hands to mix the meatball ingredients, I strongly recommend wearing gloves. I also recommend wearing gloves when shaping the raw meatballs.
- I highly recommend having a dedicated scoop for meatballs. There is always a risk of cross-contamination. Be sure to clearly mark the scoop for anyone to recognize.
- Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to keep a close eye on your beef meatballs as the suggested cooking time approaches.
Nutrition
Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 233mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg