Jimmy's Sweet & Sour Meatballs
Submitted by metzmaker101
Stovetop sweet and sour meatballs glazed in tangy pineapple sauce with crisp-tender green peppers in just 40 minutes.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
20 minCOOK
20 minREADY
40 minThis classic stovetop sweet and sour meatball recipe builds a glossy sauce right in your skillet, coating each meatball in tangy-sweet perfection.
Cornstarch and sugar create the base, then pineapple chunks with their syrup, soy sauce, and vinegar bubble into a thick glaze that clings to every curve.
Cooked meatballs simmer in this sauce for 10 minutes, soaking up flavor, before green peppers join the party for a final 5-minute cook that keeps them crisp-tender.
Kitchen Tips
- Cornstarch slurry technique: Mix cornstarch with sugar before adding liquids to prevent lumps in your sauce.
- Don’t skip the simmer: That 10-minute meatball bath lets flavors penetrate deep into the meat.
- Pepper timing matters: Add peppers in the final 5 minutes only, preserving their snap and bright color.
Ingredients
Directions
Prepare the Basic Meatball recipe (Recipe 12) and set aside.
Mix the cornstarch and sugar in a large skillet.
Stir in the pineapple (with the syrup), soy sauce, and vinegar.
Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and boils.
Add the cooked meatballs; cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the green pepper; cover and simmer until the pepper is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
Serve.
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