Easy Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe
Enjoy these delicious and easy sweet and sour meatballs for a quick weeknight dinner or as a tasty party appetizer. The perfect balance of flavors with a touch of sweetness and tanginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Frozen Meatballs:
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen fully cooked meatballs
Sauce:
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (with juice)
- 1 cup bell peppers (red and green, chopped)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Cook Bell Peppers: In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil and cook bell peppers until slightly softened.
- Make Sauce: Whisk together brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce. Pour into skillet.
- Add Meatballs: Stir in pineapple chunks and frozen meatballs. Simmer covered for 15–20 minutes.
- Thicken Sauce: Mix cornstarch with water, add to skillet, and cook until sauce thickens.
- Serve: Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- You can use homemade or turkey meatballs.
- Adjust sweetness or heat with extra pineapple or chili flakes.
- Perfect for a main dish or party appetizer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6–7 meatballs
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
