Sweet And Sour Meatballs (Oriental Sweet And Sour

Name: Sweet And Sour Meatballs (Oriental Sweet And Sour Meatballs)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ORIENTAL MEATBALLS; 1/2 lb ground beef (I use all ground beef); 1/2 lb ground pork; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried ginger; 3 teaspoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons tapioca starch or 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 small onion, chopped fine (best minced or grated); 1/4 cup water chestnut, chopped fine (optional); SWEET AND SOUR; 1/3 cup white vinegar; 3/4 cup white sugar (You may wish to use less); 2 3/4 ounces tomato paste; 1 tablespoon tapioca starch or 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 cup water (I use the drained juice from one 19 ounce can of pineapple chunks plus water to equal one cup); 1 cup pineapple chunk, drained (I use one 19 ounce can of pineapple chunks); 1 green pepper, cut into small squares; 1 red pepper, cut into small squares (optional); 1 carrot, cut into thin slices (I use more ...about 4)

Servings: persons

ORIENTAL MEATBALLS
1/2 lb ground beef (I use all ground beef)
1/2 lb ground pork
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried ginger
3 teaspoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons tapioca starch or 2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 small onion, chopped fine (best minced or grated)
1/4 cup water chestnut, chopped fine (optional)
SWEET AND SOUR
1/3 cup white vinegar
3/4 cup white sugar (You may wish to use less)
2 3/4 ounces tomato paste
1 tablespoon tapioca starch or 1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup water (I use the drained juice from one 19 ounce can of pineapple chunks plus water to equal one cup)
1 cup pineapple chunk, drained (I use one 19 ounce can of pineapple chunks)
1 green pepper, cut into small squares
1 red pepper, cut into small squares (optional)
1 carrot, cut into thin slices (I use more ...about 4)

1
In large mixing bowl combine and mix: ground meat, sugar, black pepper, dry ginger, soy sauce, the tapioca or cornstarch, minced onion and(the water chestnuts if using).
2
Knead above for at least two minutes to insure proper marination, form into even sized balls.
3
Fry in oil and drain (I never fry my meatballs, I put them on a cookie sheet and bake at 350 for about twenty minutes or until done.).
4
Meanwhile make the Sweet and Sour Sauce: in sauce pot on medium heat whisk together vinegar, sugar, tomato paste, the tapioca starch or cornstarch, the cup of water (or water/pineapple juice mix) Bring to boil stirring while cooking. (I find using a whisk to stir works very well).
5
When mixture reaches boiling point add the meatballs and heat through.
6
Add the carrots, peppers and pineapple chunks and cook until vegetables are 'just done'. Do not overcook.
7
NOTE: This can be made ahead and refrigerated. It can then be quickly reheated in the microwave and kept hot in a Crockpot. This freezes well.
8
I also find cooking the carrots separately and then adding, assures they don't get overcooked.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ORIENTAL MEATBALLS, 1/2 lb ground beef (I use all ground beef), 1/2 lb ground pork, 1 teaspoon white sugar, and more.

Yes, Sweet And Sour Meatballs (Oriental 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.

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Sweet And Sour Meatballs (Oriental Sweet And Sour Meatballs)

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