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sweet and sour meatballs served on plate

Sweet and Sour Meatballs


  • Author: Malshi
  • Total Time: 25
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

Day 8 of easy dinners for around $20: Sweet and Sour Meatballs You’ll Love!

Who doesn’t love a quick and easy dinner that tastes like a takeaway? These sweet and sour meatballs are bursting with flavour, come together in no time, and will have everyone reaching for seconds. Perfect for busy weeknights, and even better served with a big bowl of fluffy steamed rice. Let’s get cooking!


Ingredients

Scale

500g ready-made meatballs

400g can pineapple pieces, drained

1 diced onion

1 diced capsicum

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup white vinegar

2 tbsp tomato sauce

1 tbsp light soy sauce

1/2 cup pineapple juice

1 tsp Chinese five spice

2 tsp cornflour


Instructions

In a hot pan, brown your meatballs until golden.

Add the onion, and capsicum, and cook for a few minutes until they start to soften.

In a separate bowl, mix together the brown sugar, vinegar, tomato sauce, soy sauce, pineapple juice, Chinese five spice, and cornflour.

Pour the sauce mixture into the pan with the drained pineapple pieces, stirring well. Cook for a few minutes until the sauce is bubbling hot and thickened to perfection.

Serve with steamed rice and watch it disappear from plates!

This recipe is quick, budget-friendly, and a total crowd-pleaser. Give it a try tonight – your taste buds will thank you!

  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Category: Recipes
  • Method: Pan-fried and simmered
  • Cuisine: This dish is inspired by Chinese-American cuisine, particularly the popular sweet and sour dishes. It's a simplified, home-style version.