Sweet and Sour Pineapple Meatballs

Simmered in a sweet and sour sauce and served over rice, these pineapple meatballs are sure to be a hit with your family.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 408 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ cup white sugar
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup water
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 large egg, beaten
• ¼ cup white vinegar
• 1 dash ground black pepper
• 2 cups hot cooked white rice
• 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, undrained
• 2 green bell peppers, cut into thin strips
• 3 ½ tablespoons cornstarch, divided
• 1 cup pineapple juice, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine ground beef, onion, egg, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Use a cookie scoop to shape into meatballs.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook, turning often, until browned and no longer pink in the centers, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove meatballs from the skillet and drain oil, reserving 1 1/2 tablespoons of drippings.

Step 3

Drain pineapple chunks from the can, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. Add enough additional pineapple juice to make 1 1/2 cups total.

Step 4

Combine pineapple juice, sugar, 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon water, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vinegar, soy sauce, and remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch in a bowl; mix well. Stir into drippings in the skillet.

Step 5

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and thickened. Add meatballs, pineapple chunks, and bell peppers. Cook until thoroughly heated, coating well, about 5 minutes. Serve over hot cooked rice.