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April 29, 2025

Tender beef and pork meatballs, coated in a tangy homemade sauce. Serve these at your next party and watch them disappear in no time!

16 Ingredients
Recipe

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Ingredients

Servings
0 allergens identified

Instructions

1
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Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
3
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Mince the onion.
4
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Set a small skillet over medium-high heat and pour in the olive oil. Once oil is shimmering, add the minced onion. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion is softened and beginning to brown, 5-6 minutes.
5
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Transfer the cooked onion to a large mixing bowl. Add the ground beef, ground pork, eggs, panko, nutmeg, allspice, dry mustard, salt, and black pepper. Using clean hands, work the ingredients together until thoroughly combined.
6
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Roll the meat mixture into 24 balls about 1 inch in diameter, or 1.5 oz. each, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
7
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Bake the meatballs on middle rack of oven until cooked through, 16-17 minutes.
8
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To make the sweet and sour sauce, place the pineapple juice, ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, and cayenne in a large pot and whisk until combined. Set the pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low so that sauce is vigorously simmering. Simmer, stirring regularly with a rubber spatula, until sauce is thickened and reduced, for 10-15 minutes.
9
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Check to see that meatballs are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
10
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Transfer the meatballs to the pot of sauce. Simmer until heated through, 3-4 minutes.
11
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Transfer meatballs and sauce to a large bowl and serve immediately.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Panko Power 🥣
    Toast the panko breadcrumbs lightly in a dry skillet before mixing into the meatball mixture to enhance their nutty flavor and improve texture.
  • Meat Mixing Mastery 🥩
    Use a light touch when mixing meatball ingredients - overmixing can lead to tough, dense meatballs. Mix just until ingredients are combined.
  • Sauce Balancing Act 🥄
    Taste and adjust the sweet and sour sauce before adding to meatballs, ensuring a perfect balance between the pineapple juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce.
  • Even Sizing Technique 📏
    Use a small ice cream scoop or tablespoon to create uniformly sized meatballs, which ensures even cooking and professional presentation.
  • Flavor Depth Trick 🔬
    Add a pinch of ground nutmeg and cayenne to the meat mixture for subtle depth and complexity that elevates the entire dish.

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