Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
For the Sweet and Sour Sauce
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (dissolved in 2 tablespoons water)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef or turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Shape into 1-inch round meatballs.
- Heat a skillet with oil over medium heat, cook meatballs until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes, or bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk together rice vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, and brown sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer, then add dissolved cornstarch and cook until thickened.
- Add cooked meatballs, pineapple, bell peppers, and onions to the sauce. Gently stir to coat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles. Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Use ground chicken or turkey as a leaner alternative.
- For gluten-free, substitute gluten-free breadcrumbs and tamari soy sauce.
- This dish can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For longer storage, freeze meatballs and sauce separately for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Diet: Overall Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg