Sweet and Sour Meatballs with Pineapple

★Ingredients

For the meatballs

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

1 lb (450g) ground beef or turkey

1/4 cup finely chopped onions

1 egg

1/4 cup milk

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tablespoon soy sauce

Salt and pepper to taste

For the sweet and sour sauce

1/2 cup ketchup

1 cup pineapple chunks (canned or fresh)

1/4 cup vinegar (apple cider or white vinegar)

1/3 cup brown sugar

1 tablespoon cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons water)

1 tablespoon soy sauce

★Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

In a large bowl, mix together the ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped onions, garlic, milk, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.

Form the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on a greased baking sheet.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until they are browned and cooked through.

While the meatballs are baking, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and the cornstarch-water mixture in a medium saucepan.

Cook the sauce over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it thickens and bubbles.

Add the pineapple chunks into the sauce and let them simmer for a couple of minutes.

Once the meatballs are cooked, add them to the sauce and stir gently to coat them evenly.

Let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for about 5-10 minutes.

Serve warm, optionally over rice or as an appetizer.

Enjoy!!