Description
Baked Sweet and Sour Meatballs are a mouthwatering dish that combines juicy meatballs with a tangy, glossy sauce, making them perfect for any occasion. Easy to prepare, these meatballs deliver a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors that will leave your guests coming back for more. Ideal for weeknight dinners or entertaining, this recipe is sure to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and coat a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, and pineapple juice. Pour over the meatballs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
- Serve immediately with extra sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg