Jul 14 2026
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Traditional Or Sweet & Sour Meatballs Recipe

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Time1h
Serves4

Make Traditional Or Sweet & Sour Meatballs Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Meatballs

Sweet & Sour Sauce

Method

Meatballs Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped onion, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley. Mix until all the ingredients are well combined.

  2. 2

    Form Meatballs

    Using your hands, shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  3. 3

    Bake Meatballs

    Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and browned on the outside.

Sweet & Sour Sauce Preparation

  1. 4

    Make Sauce

    In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, white vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, and pineapple juice. Mix well and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.

  2. 5

    Thicken Sauce

    In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water until smooth. Slowly whisk this mixture into the sauce while stirring continuously until thickened. Remove from heat.

Combining and Serving

  1. 6

    Combine Meatballs and Sauce

    Once the meatballs are done baking, remove them from the oven and place them in a serving dish. Pour the sweet & sour sauce over the meatballs and gently toss to coat evenly.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Serve the sweet & sour meatballs hot as an appetizer or main dish, garnished with additional chopped parsley if desired.

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