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How to Make Lana's Sweet and Sour Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dish that will impress your family and friends? Lana's Sweet and Sour Meatballs are the perfect option! This recipe is a crowd-pleaser that combines the flavors of savory meatballs with a tangy and sweet sauce. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or just looking for a comforting meal, these meatballs are sure to be a hit.

The combination of flavors in Lana's Sweet and Sour Meatballs is what makes this dish stand out. The meatballs are tender ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs
  • ½ cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks with juice
  • ¼ cup water, or as needed
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon seasoning salt
  • 1 large carrot, diced
  • 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

Information

  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a large rimmed baking sheet.
  • Make the meatballs: Mix ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, salt, ginger, and pepper together in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Shape into 1-inch meatballs and place in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven; meatballs will not be fully cooked.
  • Make the sauce: Pour pineapple juice into a 1-cup measure. Add 1/4 cup water, or enough to make 1 cup liquid. Set pineapple chunks aside.
  • Pour pineapple juice mixture into a large pot over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, 1/3 cup water, vinegar, and soy sauce, then stir in cornstarch, ginger, and seasoning salt. Cover and cook until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add pineapple chunks, bell pepper, and carrot; gently stir to coat meatballs with sauce. Simmer, uncovered, until meatballs are cooked through, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).

    • Nutrition

    427 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 124mg
    • Sodium: 479mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 27g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 24mg
    • Calcium: 75mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 474mg

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