Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe

Name: Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs lean ground beef; 1 egg; 1 cup breadcrumbs; 1 red pepper (diced); 1 green pepper (diced); 1 onion (chopped); 1 (14 ounce) can pineapple chunks (reserve juice); 15 -20 fresh mushrooms (cut in half); 1 cup ketchup; ¼ cup soya sauce; ¼ cup cider vinegar; 4 tablespoons cornstarch; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

3 lbs lean ground beef
1 egg
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 red pepper (diced)
1 green pepper (diced)
1 onion (chopped)
1 (14 ounce) can pineapple chunks (reserve juice)
15 -20 fresh mushrooms (cut in half)
1 cup ketchup
¼ cup soya sauce
¼ cup cider vinegar
4 tablespoons cornstarch
salt and pepper

1
Mix ground beef, egg and bread crumbs.
2
Roll into small meatballs and fry in a little oil.
3
Drain meatballs when done and place in bottom of large roasting pan.
4
Repeat until all meat is made into meatballs.
5
Add onion, peppers, pineapple and mushrooms to roasting pan.
6
Combine pineapple juice, ketchup, soya sauce, vinegar and cornstarch in container with lid and shake well.
7
Once cornstarch is disolved pour sauce mixture over meatballs and veggies.
8
Toss to coat.
9
Bake in oven for approximately 2 hours, at 325F.
10
Great served over rice, or noodles.

1230

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs lean ground beef, 1 egg, 1 cup breadcrumbs, 1 red pepper (diced), and more.

Yes, Sweet and Sour Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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