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This Sweet and Sour Meatballs recipe is your quick ticket to a delicious, home-cooked meal that tastes like it came straight from your favorite Chinese takeout. Combining the tanginess of pineapple with the sweetness of brown sugar and the umami of soy sauce, it creates a rich, flavor-packed sauce that perfectly coats each meatball. The addition of bell peppers introduces a crunchy texture and freshness that balances out the dish, making it a well-rounded main course.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup brown sugar, loosely packed
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 and 1/4 cups pineapple juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
25 all-purpose meatballs (frozen is fine)
2 bell peppers, chopped (optional)
1 cup drained small pineapple chunks
2 tablespoons sliced green onions for garnish
Rice for serving
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Directions:
Add brown sugar, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, and 2 cups of pineapple juice to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with the remaining ¼ cup pineapple juice, whisking to remove all lumps. Whisk into your skillet.
Add meatballs and chopped peppers. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 8-10 minutes until the sauce has thickened and the meatballs are heated through.
Stir in pineapple chunks. Serve warm over rice. Top with green onion.
Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes
Kcal: 325 kcal | Servings: 6
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