Sweet N Sour Meatballs Recipe
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Sweet N Sour Meatballs

By: Diana Thomas 
"I often serve these meatballs as an appetizer at parties or over steamed rice as a main entree for dinner."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (23)

What to Drink?

Wine Zinfandel
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • SAUCE:
  • 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, undrained
  • 2 medium green peppers, julienned
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup cold water

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls.
  2. In a large skillet, brown meatballs in oil, turning often. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside; drain.
  3. To skillet, add the pineapple, green peppers, sugar, vinegar, oil and soy sauce. Cover and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Return meatballs to skillet; simmer until meat is no longer pink.
  4. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2008 by Nicksmom02   view full review
These were a big hit in my home! I love meatballs, but I have to say, these were my hubby's...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2010 by skmccormick Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Great Recipe!! I did not have any green peppers or cornstarch. For the cornstarch, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2007 by CHRISTIENY   view full review
This recipe was a huge hit here with my family. Served it over a bed of jasmine rice made in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2008 by amy   view full review
Absolutely Perfect~ is all I can say!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2011 by Tami   view full review
With a tsp of ground ginger, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder, this was great! Would make again for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2011 by gamom53   view full review
I buy frozen meatballs and put them in the sauce recipe. They are always a big hit when we...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2008 by Iron Chef Hamy   view full review
I tried this recipe because it reminded me of something my mother made before she passed away....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2011 by Sue   view full review
I made these meatballs but used ground chicken instead. They were fabulous!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2010 by laurita   view full review
I am basing my review on the sauce alone since I used ground turkey for the meatballs. (I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2011 by EzE8   view full review
My husband absolutly loves these meatballs and I like them pretty well myself. I do add bread...

 

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