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    Sweet and Sour Meatballs with Pineapple

    Published: Mar 15, 2021 · Modified: Feb 1, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These sweet and sour meatballs with pineapple are made with THE BEST tangy, thick sauce. They're ready in only 20 minutes and can be made with frozen meatballs for added convenience. So flavorful you'll be craving them weekly!

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    How to Make Sweet and Sour Meatballs

    The full recipe is at the bottom of this page, but here's a quick overview of how to make it:

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    Step 1: Saute the Bell Peppers

    In a large skillet or wok over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the bell peppers and cook for 3 - 4 minutes, until slightly tender. 

    Step 2: Make The Sauce

    In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the sauce: honey, ketchup, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. Pour the sauce into the skillet and stir for 1 - 2 minutes. 

    Step 3: Add Cornstarch

    In a small bowl, make a cornstarch slurry by stirring together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water. Pour the slurry into the skillet and stir to mix. Simmer for 1 - 2 minutes. 

    Step 4: Add Meatballs & Pineapple

    Add the meatballs and pineapple into the pan and stir to coat with the sauce. Cook and stir frequently for 4 - 5 minutes, until the sauce is thickened and the meatballs are heated through. 

    Serve immediately, optionally topped with chopped green onions. 

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    How to Store Leftovers

    • In the fridge: cool and store in an airtight container for up to 3 - 4 days.
    • In the freezer: cool and freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 - 3 months.

    Tips & Tricks for The Recipe

    Use frozen meatballs:

    You can use homemade or store-bought frozen meatballs for this recipe. To use frozen meatballs, make sure they get full heated-through when you add them to the sauce.

    Pineapple juice:

    This recipe calls for ¼ cup of pineapple juice. Instead of buying pineapple juice, use the juice that's in the can of pineapple chunks.

    How to serve this recipe:

    You can serve these meatballs as a stand-alone dish or over rice or noodles. These can be a main course or an appetizer.

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    Sweet and Sour Meatballs with Pineapple


    • Author: Megan
    • Total Time: 20 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
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    These sweet and sour meatballs with pineapple are made with THE BEST tangy, thick sauce. They’re ready in only 20 minutes and can be made with frozen meatballs for added convenience. So flavorful you’ll be craving them weekly!


    Ingredients

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    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
    • 1 orange bell pepper (chopped)
    • 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
    • ¼ cup honey
    • ¼ cup ketchup
    • ¼ cup pineapple juice ((use the juice from the can of pineapple chunks))
    • 4 tablespoons rice vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    • 15 - 20 chicken meatballs (homemade or frozen*)
    • 1 cup drained pineapple chunks
    • Green onions (optional for topping)

    Instructions

    1. In a large skillet or wok over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the bell peppers and cook for 3 - 4 minutes, until slightly tender. 
    2. In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the sauce: honey, ketchup, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. Pour the sauce into the skillet and stir for 1 - 2 minutes. 
    3. In a small bowl, make a cornstarch slurry by stirring together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water. Pour the slurry into the skillet and stir to mix. Simmer for 1 - 2 minutes. 
    4. Add the meatballs and pineapple into the pan and stir to coat with the sauce. Cook and stir frequently for 4 - 5 minutes, until the sauce is thickened and the meatballs are heated through. 
    5. Serve immediately, optionally topped with chopped green onions. 

    Notes

    *Meatballs: you can use homemade, pre-made or frozen meatballs for this recipe. Chicken or pork all-purpose meatballs work best. To use frozen meatballs: when you add them to the sauce make sure they are full heated through before serving (no need to cook them separately). 

    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Category: Main Course
    • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

    Keywords: asian inspired, chicken meatballs, sweet and sour sauce

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