Traditional Or Sweet & Sour Meatballs Recipe
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
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
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
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
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 7
Serve
Serve the sweet & sour meatballs hot as an appetizer or main dish, garnished with additional chopped parsley if desired.