Sweet And Sour Pineapple Meatballs Recipe

Name: Sweet And Sour Pineapple Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: MEATBALLS; 1/2 lb ground beef; 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons chopped onions; 1 egg; 1/4 cup milk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; butter or margarine; SAUCE; 1 tablespoon oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium red peppers or 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup catsup; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks (reserve syrup); 2 tablespoons sherry wine (optional); chopped green onion (to garnish)

Servings: persons

MEATBALLS
1/2 lb ground beef
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons chopped onions
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
butter or margarine
SAUCE
1 tablespoon oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium red peppers or 1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup catsup
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks (reserve syrup)
2 tablespoons sherry wine (optional)
chopped green onion (to garnish)

1
MAKE MEATBALLS:.
2
Prepare meatballs by combining all ingredients (except the butter) and mixing well. Form into small meatballs.
3
Fry the meatballs in butter a few at a time until browned and cooked through. Drain well, set aside.
4
MAKE SAUCE:.
5
Prepare sauce by heating oil in a skillet. Add salt, onion and red or green pepper and cook until tender but not browned. Drain oil.
6
Combine catsup and vinegar and stir into the onion & pepper mixture.
7
Make a paste with the cornstarch and reserved pineapple syrup. Add to the vegetable mixture and cook, stirring, 5 minutes or until thickened.
8
Stir in pineapple chunks and sherry. Simmer 3 minutes then add the meatballs. Heat through.
9
Transfer to serving bowl. Garnish with chopped green onion and serve.

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: MEATBALLS, 1/2 lb ground beef, 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Sweet And Sour Pineapple 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 Pineapple Meatballs

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