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Sweet and sour meatballs served with white rice

The Best Sweet And Sour Meatballs

April King
These are the best Sweet And Sour Meatballs you will ever try. Made with frozen meatballs, pineapple tidbits, and a delicious homemade sweet and sour sauce. This easy 20 minute meal can be served over rice for the perfect family dinner, or a party appetizer that everyone will love.
4.84 from 6 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine American, Chinese
Servings 6
Calories 495 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 32 oz. package frozen meatballs
  • 2 cups pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 4 Tbsp. chili Sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1 cup pineapple tidbits, chopped
  • Rice and chopped green onions for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet whisk together brown sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, chili sauce, soy sauce, and pineapple juice and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Make cornstarch slurry by whisking cold water and cornstarch in a small cup. Slowly whisk cornstarch slurry into sweet and sour sauce, and continue stirring until sauce starts to thicken.
  • Add frozen meatballs to skillet and bring to a simmer.
  • Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until meatballs are warm throughout.
  • Stir in chopped pineapple tidbits.
  • Serve over rice, or as an appetizer. Enjoy!

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 495kcalCarbohydrates: 49.6gProtein: 31.3gFat: 16.2gPotassium: 186.3mgFiber: 1.4gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 10.9IUVitamin C: 48.8mgCalcium: 40.8mgIron: 11.5mg
Keyword Sweet And Sour Meatballs
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