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

Steph's Zesty Sweet and Sour Meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a party, preparing a family meal, or just looking for a new recipe to try, these meatballs are sure to be a hit. The combination of savory meatballs, tangy sweet and sour sauce, and a hint of heat from the red pepper flakes creates a flavor explosion that will leave your taste buds wanting more.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained with juice reserved
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ½ cup Italian dry bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Heat a slow cooker to Medium-High; stir the reserved liquid from the pineapple chunks, soy sauce, vinegar, and brown sugar together in the slow cooker. Whisk the cornstarch into the mixture until dissolved.
  • Mix the ground beef, egg, Worcestershire sauce, milk, bread crumbs, onion, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; form into 1-inch balls.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook the meatballs in the hot skillet until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Place the meatballs into the slow cooker. Add the reserved pineapple chunks and green bell pepper.
  • Cover and cook until the meatballs are no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    479 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 119mg
    • Sodium: 729mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 60g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 45g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 36mg
    • Calcium: 108mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 579mg