Sweet & Sour Cocktail Meatballs Recipe

Name: Sweet & Sour Cocktail Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb extra lean ground pork or 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb lean ground turkey; ½ cup dry breadcrumbs; ¼ cup milk; 2 teaspoons finely chopped onions; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 egg; ½ cup packed brown sugar; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 (13 ounce) can pineapple chunks; ⅓ cup vinegar; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 small green pepper, chopped

Servings: persons

1 lb extra lean ground pork or 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb lean ground turkey
½ cup dry breadcrumbs
¼ cup milk
2 teaspoons finely chopped onions
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 egg
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 (13 ounce) can pineapple chunks
⅓ cup vinegar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 small green pepper, chopped

1
Meat Balls-----------.
2
Mix ingredients and shape into about 25 1-inch balls.
3
Cook in electric skillet over medium heat until brown, stirring occasionally--about 20 minutes.
4
Remove from skillet.
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Sauce----------.
6
Mix brown sugar and cornstarch in skillet.
7
Stir in pineapple with syrup, vinegar and soy sauce.
8
Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
9
Reduce heat.
10
Add meatballs, cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
11
Stir in green pepper, cover and simmer 5 minutes until pepper is crisp tender.
12
Serve with toothpicks.

414

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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

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb extra lean ground pork or 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb lean ground turkey, ½ cup dry breadcrumbs, ¼ cup milk, 2 teaspoons finely chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Sweet & Sour Cocktail 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 & Sour Cocktail Meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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