Sweet and Sour Meatballs

🍽️ Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe

🧆 For the Meatballs:

• 500g (1 lb) ground beef or chicken
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste

🍍 For the Sweet and Sour Sauce:

• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice (from canned pineapple)
• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
• 1 small bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup pineapple chunks (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Make the Meatballs:

• In a bowl, mix all meatball ingredients together.
• Roll into small balls (about 1 inch wide).
• Fry in a pan with a little oil until browned on all sides, or bake at 200°C (400°F) for 15–20 minutes.

2. Make the Sauce:

• In a saucepan, mix ketchup, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and pineapple juice.
• Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
• Add chopped bell peppers and pineapple chunks. Cook for 5 minutes.
• Stir in cornstarch-water mixture to thicken the sauce. Cook for another 2–3 minutes.

3. Combine:

• Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce and stir well.
• Let simmer for 5–10 minutes so flavors blend.

✅ Serving Suggestions:

• Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
• Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds.