Baked Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Baked Sweet and Sour Meatballs are a delicious fusion of sweet and tangy flavors, featuring tender meatballs enveloped in a glossy sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, these easy-to-make delights are sure to impress everyone at the table. With minimal preparation time, you can whip up this crowd-pleasing dish that’s perfect as an appetizer or main course.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 (16 meatballs) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup ketchup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, soy sauce, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf-ball-sized meatballs and arrange them in the baking dish.
- In another bowl, whisk together brown sugar, pineapple juice, ketchup, vinegar, garlic powder, and ginger for the sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the meatballs and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve hot with extra sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: - For a healthier option, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken. - Add pineapple chunks to the meat mixture for extra sweetness. - Sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving for added texture.