Indulge in a culinary adventure with our tantalizing Saucy Sweet and Sour Pineapple Meatballs recipe. This delightful dish combines the irresistible flavors of tangy pineapple and a sweet and sour sauce that will leave you craving more. The tender meatballs, perfectly coated in the luscious sauce, are nestled amidst a vibrant array of pineapple chunks, bell peppers, and onions, creating a symphony of colors and flavors. This recipe is not just about the meatballs; it also includes a collection of delectable recipes that will elevate your culinary skills and impress your taste buds. Discover the art of making homemade sweet and sour sauce, transform ordinary rice into a flavorful pineapple fried rice, and create a refreshing pineapple upside-down cake that will be the star of any dessert table. Get ready to embark on a taste sensation that will leave you utterly satisfied.
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SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS WITH PINEAPPLE
I often serve these meatballs as an appetizer at parties or over steamed rice as a main entree for dinner.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 40m
Yield about 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. , In a large skillet, brown meatballs in oil, turning often. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside; drain., To the skillet, add the pineapple, green peppers, sugar, vinegar, oil and soy sauce. Cover and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Return meatballs to skillet; simmer until meat is no longer pink. , Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 416mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the brown sugar, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce and 2 cups of the pineapple juice. Bring to a boil.
- Make a slurry by mixing the cornstarch into the remaining 1/4 cup pineapple juice, whisking to get out all the lumps. Whisk the slurry into the skillet and add the All-Purpose Meatballs. Bring to a simmer and add the sriracha. Cover and cook until the sauce is thickened and the meatballs are heated through, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the pineapple chunks.
- Serve over steamed rice, garnished with green onions.
- To make the meatballs, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, cream, parsley, mustard, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Mix together well with your hands. Scoop out 1-tablespoon portions and roll them into balls with your hands. Place the meatballs onto parchment-lined baking sheets and put the baking sheets in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes for the meatballs to firm up.
- To brown the meatballs, heat the olive oil in a heavy pot or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. Cook, turning the meatballs to make sure they brown all over, 5 to 7 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
- Freezer instructions: Put the cooked meatballs in a single layer on baking sheets and put into the freezer. When frozen, divide them into freezer bags, 25 per bag, and return them to the freezer. Yield: 125 meatballs.
SWEET AND SOUR PINEAPPLE MEATBALLS
We love this pineapple meatball recipe!
Provided by Alisha D.
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Combine ground beef, onion, egg, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Use a cookie scoop to shape into meatballs.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook, turning often, until browned and no longer pink in the centers, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove meatballs from the skillet and drain oil, reserving 1 1/2 tablespoons of drippings.
- Drain pineapple chunks from the can, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. Add enough additional pineapple juice to make 1 1/2 cups total.
- Combine pineapple juice, sugar, 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon water, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vinegar, soy sauce, and remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch in a bowl; mix well. Stir into drippings in the skillet.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and thickened. Add meatballs, pineapple chunks, and bell peppers. Cook until thoroughly heated, coating well, about 5 minutes. Serve over hot cooked rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.3 calories, Carbohydrate 57.9 g, Cholesterol 78.3 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 16.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 575.6 mg, Sugar 35.8 g
TANGY SWEET-AND-SOUR MEATBALLS
Tangy sauce, a green pepper and some pineapple chunks transform premade meatballs into something special. Serve them over rice for a satisfying main dish. -Ruth Andrewson, Leavenworth, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Set pineapple aside. Add water to juice if needed to measure 1 cup; pour into a large skillet. Add 1/3 cup water, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar and cornstarch; stir until smooth. , Cook over medium heat until thick, stirring constantly. Add the pineapple, meatballs and green pepper. , Simmer, uncovered, until heated through, about 20 minutes. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 682mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
LANA'S SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS
A wonderful savory meatball and sweet sauce recipe that works as a main dish, or you can use just the meatball recipe part for parties. I recommend serving over white rice.
Provided by LANAN
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Meatball Appetizer Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a large, shallow baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, thoroughly mix the ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs and onion. Sprinkle with ginger, seasoning salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and sugar. Shape into one inch balls.
- Place meatballs in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes; set aside.
- To make the sauce, mix enough water with the reserved pineapple juice to make 1 cup. In a large pot over medium heat, combine the juice mixture, 1/3 cup water, vinegar, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Stir in cornstarch, ginger and seasoning salt, until smooth. Cover and cook until thickened.
- Stir pineapple chunks, carrot, green pepper and meatballs into the sauce. Gently stir to coat the meatballs with the sauce. Simmer, uncovered, for about 20 minutes, or until meatballs are thoroughly cooked.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 479.3 mg, Sugar 27.1 g
SWEET-AND-SOUR MEATBALLS
These meatballs can also be made with ground venison instead of the ground beef - they're delicious either way! The recipe is great for parties or other social gatherings because it's simple to make and can easily be doubled.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 2 dozen 1-1/2-in. balls. Place in a greased 2-qt. baking dish. , For sauce, combine brown sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Add pineapple and juice, green onions, vinegar and soy sauce; cook and stir just until thickened and bubbly. Pour over meatballs. , Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Stir in green pepper. Cover and bake 10 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink. Serve with rice if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 637mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
EASY SWEET-AND-SOUR MEATBALLS
The already prepared meatballs make this a very easy and quick supper. You can use your own homemade meatballs or store-bought if you're in a pinch. -Ruth Andrewson, Leavenworth, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Set pineapple aside. Add enough water to juice if needed to measure 1 cup. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the meatballs, green pepper and juice mixture until heated through., In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, cold water, vinegar and soy sauce until smooth. Add brown sugar and reserved pineapple to the pan; stir in cornstarch mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. If desired, serve with rice and top with green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 572mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
PINEAPPLE SWEET & SOUR MEATBALLS
I have been making this since I was a young girl. Always been a favorite of mine and others. I got this out of an old cookbook by Betty Crocker.
Provided by Faith77
Categories Meat
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Meat Balls.
- Mix meat ball ingredients well and shape into balls.
- Cook over medium heat, turning occasionally until brown, about 20 minutes.
- OR bake in an ungreased oblong pan (13x9x2 inches), in 400 degree Fahrenheit oven until light brown, 20-25 minutes.
- Drain fat from meat balls.
- Sweet& Sour Sauce.
- Mix brown sugar and cornstarch in pan.
- Stir in pineapple (with syrup), vinegar and soy sauce.
- Heat to boiling, stirring constantly, reduce heat to simmer.
- Add meat balls.
- Cover, simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.
- Stir in green peppers.
- Cover, simmer until green peppers are crispy-tender, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.1, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 131.1, Sodium 1051.7, Carbohydrate 55.3, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 41.5, Protein 28.4
SWEET AND SOUR PINEAPPLE MEATBALLS
A delicious appetizer that can be made a day ahead and reheated just before serving. A touch of the tropics! Posted for ZWT3
Provided by Julie Bs Hive
Categories Pork
Time 50m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- MAKE MEATBALLS:.
- Prepare meatballs by combining all ingredients (except the butter) and mixing well. Form into small meatballs.
- Fry the meatballs in butter a few at a time until browned and cooked through. Drain well, set aside.
- MAKE SAUCE:.
- Prepare sauce by heating oil in a skillet. Add salt, onion and red or green pepper and cook until tender but not browned. Drain oil.
- Combine catsup and vinegar and stir into the onion & pepper mixture.
- Make a paste with the cornstarch and reserved pineapple syrup. Add to the vegetable mixture and cook, stirring, 5 minutes or until thickened.
- Stir in pineapple chunks and sherry. Simmer 3 minutes then add the meatballs. Heat through.
- Transfer to serving bowl. Garnish with chopped green onion and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 595.5, Fat 28.8, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 187.1, Sodium 1769.4, Carbohydrate 56.6, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 36.5, Protein 29.8
SAUCY SWEET & SOUR PINEAPPLE MEATBALLS
This dish is great as an appetizer, or add some red and green peppers and serve over rice and you have a meal. This recipe has been used in my family since I was a kid--not too sure where it came from aside from my mom. It also works very well in a crock pot if you have several hours to let the sauce sit and thicken.
Provided by Canadian Pixie
Categories Pineapple
Time 45m
Yield 46-56 small meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix together all meatball ingredients until thoroughly combined.
- Form into balls. For appetizer make smaller balls, for meal make larger balls.
- Place on baking sheet and bake at approx 350°F until brown (15-20 minutes depending on size of meatballs).
- To make sauce, mix brown sugar and cornstarch in skillet.
- Stir in pineapple (with syrup), vinegar and soya sauce. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly, then reduce heat.
- Add meatballs, cover and simmer for approximately 10 minutes.
- Add peppers and simmer approximately 5 minutes more.
KITTENCAL'S EASY SWEET AND SOUR PINEAPPLE MEATBALLS
You won't find this recipe anywhere else, it's my own creation! I have even made this recipe using left over cooked beef or cooked cubed chicken breast, it is delicious! This recipe may be cut in half to serve just 4. Also 1 large onion may be added. Prep time includes shaping meatballs and chopping veggies. My recipe#69173 works great with this recipe!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Pineapple
Time 55m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Prepare the ground beef into meatballs using your favorite recipe for meatballs, and shape into about 1-inch balls.
- Heat oil in a skillet, and brown the meatballs until no longer pink (you can also bake them in the oven) set aside.
- Drain the 2 cans of pineapple tidbits; set pineapple tidbits aside.
- If needed, add water to the juice to measure 2 cups, and place in a large saucepan (if the juice from the cans measures more than 2 cups add in all the juice with no water).
- To the juice/water mixture, stir in vinegar, brown sugar and soy sauce, garlic, salad dressing, sweet and sour sauce, salt and pepper; bring to a simmer (adding more brown sugar (or white sugar) to taste if desired.
- When the sauce is to desired taste, add in the cooked meatballs and carrots.
- Simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until carrots are crisp-tender.
- Stir in green pepper, and reserved pineapple tidbits; cover and simmer for about 10-15 minutes longer, or until green pepper is crisp-tender (do not over cook the peppers!).
- This step is only optional if you prefer a thicker sauce, in a small bowl combine cornstarch and water until smooth, and stir into the meatball mixture.
- Bring to a boil; cook, stirring for about 2 minutes, or until sauce has thickened.
- Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 710.4, Fat 27.6, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 98.3, Sodium 1618.3, Carbohydrate 83.5, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 70.9, Protein 33.9
Tips:
- Choose the right type of pineapple: Fresh pineapple is always the best choice for this recipe, as it gives the sauce a brighter and more vibrant flavor. If you're using canned pineapple, be sure to drain it well and rinse it before using.
- Use a good quality soy sauce: The soy sauce you use will have a big impact on the flavor of the sauce. Look for a soy sauce that is naturally brewed and has a rich, slightly salty flavor.
- Don't overcook the meatballs: The meatballs should be cooked until they are just cooked through, but not overcooked. Overcooked meatballs will be tough and dry.
- Serve the meatballs immediately: These meatballs are best served immediately after they are cooked. The sauce will thicken as it cools, so if you need to make them ahead of time, be sure to reheat them gently before serving.
Conclusion:
These saucy sweet and sour pineapple meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for a party or a weeknight dinner. The meatballs are tender and juicy, and the sauce is sweet, sour, and tangy. Serve them with rice, noodles, or vegetables for a complete meal.
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