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Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
20
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American, Chinese
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
Equipment
10" Non-Stick Skillet
Ingredients
1
tsp
Oil
1/4
c
Red Pepper
diced
1/2
c
Onion
chopped
1/4
c
Brown Sugar
1/4
c
Rice Wine Vinegar
2
tbsp
Ketchup
1 1/2
tsp
Soy Sauce
preferably, low-sodium
1
c
Pineapple Juice
10
Meatballs
if frozen, defrost for 3 minutes in the microwave
8
oz
Pineapple Chunks
drained of its liquid
FOR THE CORNSTARCH SLURRY:
1
tbsp
Cornstarch
2
tbsp
Pineapple Juice
FOR SERVING:
1
c
Cooked White Rice
1
tsp
Green Onion
Instructions
Cook the white rice and set aside.
If using frozen meatballs, defrost for 3 minutes in the microwave.
To a skillet over medium high heat, add oil, onion and red pepper. Saute for a few minutes to soften.
Add the brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce and pineapple juice.
Whisk together the cornstarch and 2 tbsp of pineapple juice. Add to the skillet and allow the mixture to thicken a bit.
Add the meatballs and pineapple chunks. Allow to heat through. The sauce will continue to thicken.
Serve over rice and garnish with green onion.
Divide between two meal prep containers. Allow to cool before refrigerating.
Notes
Making more than 2 meal prep containers? This recipe doubles easily.