Sweet and Sour Meatballs

• annokset: 4 servings
• aktiivinen aika: 10 minutes
• kokonaisaika: 40 minutes

Ainekset

1 lb ground beef

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 1/2 teaspoons pepper

2 teaspoons garlic powder

2 teaspoons onion powder

1 teaspoon olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup yellow onion, diced

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup rice wine vinegar

1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten free)

1/4 cup ketchup

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon chili sauce

1 3/4 cups pineapple juice

1 1/2 tablespoons corn starch

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 cup fresh pineapple, cubed

1/4 cup green onions, for garnish

rice for serving

Ohjeet

Preheat oven to 450°F.

In a bowl, mix together ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Roll into balls and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes.

While meatballs bake, heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat on the stove top. Add minced garlic and yellow onion, sauté for 2-3 minutes.

Stir in brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce (or tamari), cup ketchup, apple cider vinegar, chili sauce, and 1 ½ cups pineapple juice (reserve ¼ cup). Bring to a boil.

In a small bowl, whisk together remaining ¼ cup pineapple juice and cornstarch until smooth. Slowly pour into the boiling sauce while continuing to whisk. Let it thicken for 1-2 minutes.

Reduce heat to simmer. Add baked meatballs and chopped green bell pepper and red bell pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Stir in fresh pineapple chunks. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve over rice and garnish with green onions. Store any leftovers in an airtight container.