Sweet and Sour Meatballs- tender, juicy pork meatballs are coated in a tangy sauce with pineapple chunks, onions, and bell peppers.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup Panko crumbs
- 1/4 cup finely diced onion
- 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Sauce
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 medium onion, cut into large dice
- 1 (20-ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice, undrained
- 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 green onions, sliced
- white rice for serving
Instructions
- Gently mix together first 8 ingredients in a medium bowl.Shape into 1 1/4 inch meatballs (about 12).
- Heat oil over medium heat in a large nonstick skillet.Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Remove meatballs from skillet and set on a paper towel-lined plate.Add peppers and onion to skillet and cook for 5 minutes to soften.
- Add the juice from the can of pineapple, the brown sugar, vinegar, and ketchup to the skillet. Add red pepper flakes if using.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water. Add to skillet.
- Return meatballs to skillet and add pineapple chunks. Bring to a simmer and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Serve over rice and top with green onions.
Notes
If sauce isn't sweet enough, add another tablespoon or two of brown sugar.