Ingredients for Asian Style Sweet Sour Meatballs
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
- Tofu
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- Nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- Plum Juice
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1 1/4 cups water
- Honey
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, undrained
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Bell pepper
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Green onions, chopped, for garnish
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How to Make Asian Style Sweet Sour Meatballs
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. Gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove meatballs from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining oil. Saute the onion and bell pepper until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the pineapple chunks, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, and cornstarch slurry (mix cornstarch and water) to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Return the meatballs to the skillet and toss to coat in the sweet and sour sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to cling to the meatballs.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions (optional) and serve hot as a delicious side dish or light meal.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
78 g
Sugar
57g
Fat
37g
Carbs
8g
