The Ultimate Recipe for Sweet and Sour Meatballs

These sweet and sour meatballs are a crowd-pleasing appetizer or main course. The tender meatballs are made from a flavorful mixture of ground meat, breadcrumbs, herbs, and spices. They are then cooked in a tangy and sticky sweet and sour sauce that is the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. Serve these meatballs over rice or as an appetizer at your next gathering and watch them disappear!

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup pineapple juice
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, salt, black pepper, and ground ginger. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
3. Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a greased baking sheet.
4. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and browned.
5. While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sweet and sour sauce. In a saucepan, combine the soy sauce, ketchup, white vinegar, brown sugar, and pineapple juice. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until the cornstarch is fully dissolved. Add the cornstarch mixture to the simmering sauce and stir well. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
7. Remove the meatballs from the oven and place them in a large skillet. Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the meatballs and gently stir to coat them evenly.
8. Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for 5-10 minutes, or until they are heated through and the flavors have melded together.
9. Serve the sweet and sour meatballs hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

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