Tangy Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Sure! Here’s a delicious recipe for Tangy Sweet and Sour Meatballs:

Tangy Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Ingredients:

For the Meatballs:

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

For the Sauce:

• 1 cup ketchup
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice (from canned pineapple chunks, if using)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Meatballs:
   1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
   2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, milk, egg, chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
   3. Mix until all the ingredients are well combined.
   4. Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased.
   5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the meatballs are browned and cooked through.
2. Prepare the Sauce:
   1. While the meatballs are baking, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, white vinegar, soy sauce, cornstarch, and pineapple juice in a medium saucepan.
   2. Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved and the sauce begins to thicken. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
   3. If you want to add pineapple chunks, you can stir them into the sauce at this point.
3. Combine Meatballs and Sauce:
   1. Once the meatballs are done baking, transfer them to the saucepan with the sauce.
   2. Gently stir to coat the meatballs evenly with the sauce.
   3. Let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for about 10 minutes on low heat, allowing the flavors to meld together.
4. Serve:
   • Serve the tangy sweet and sour meatballs over steamed rice or noodles.
   • Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Enjoy your delicious homemade tangy sweet and sour meatballs!