Sweet and Sour Meatballs- tender, juicy pork meatballs are coated in a tangy sauce with pineapple chunks, onions, and bell peppers. Serve over rice for an easy family meal. Also makes a great party appetizer.

One Pan Meal

This whole recipe is made in one pan for easy clean-up. You’ll need a large nonstick skillet. First brown the meatballs in the skillet. Set them aside and cook the onion and bell pepper until softened some. Add the remaining sauce ingredients and a cornstarch slurry. Return the meatballs to the skillet and cook until the sauce is thickened.

Easy Sauce

The sweet and sour sauce is a simple combination of light brown sugar, white vinegar, and ketchup, plus the juice from the can of pineapple. It is thickened with cornstarch so that it really coats the meatballs.
Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe Tip

If the sauce is too tangy and not sweet enough for your taste, add an extra tablespoon or two of brown sugar.

Ground Beef or meatloaf mix can be substituted for the ground pork.

Make Ahead

The meatballs can be mixed and shaped up to 24 hours in advance. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to cook.

Time Saver

For a really quick and easy recipe, use frozen meatballs. Then this meal can be made in under 20 minutes.

Storage

Will keep for 3 to 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator and can be reheated in the microwave. Can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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