Connie's Sweet and Sour Christmas Meatballs

These homemade sweet and sour Christmas meatballs are a festive and delicious addition to any holiday gathering. The combination of tangy sweetness from the sauce and savory flavors from the meatballs creates a mouthwatering treat. This recipe takes only a few simple steps to prepare and is sure to impress your friends and family. Enjoy these meatballs as an appetizer or serve them over rice as a main dish. Get into the holiday spirit with Connie's Sweet and Sour Christmas Meatballs!

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup pineapple chunks, drained

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped parsley, egg, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until well combined.
2. Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and set aside.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Add the meatballs and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until browned on all sides. Remove from skillet and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, combine ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, pineapple juice, and water. Stir until well combined.
6. Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water until smooth.
8. Gradually add the cornstarch mixture to the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
9. Return the meatballs to the skillet with the sauce. Add diced green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and pineapple chunks.
10. Continue cooking for 5-7 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
11. Serve the sweet and sour Christmas meatballs as an appetizer or over rice as a main dish.
12. Enjoy!

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