Easy Sweet & Tangy Meatballs with Pineapple Recipe
This quick sweet-and-sour meatball dish delivers big flavor with minimal effort. It’s a fast weeknight dinner when served over rice, or an easy crowd-pleasing option for gatherings.
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Servings: 6
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Ingredients
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32 oz. package frozen meatballs
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2 cups pineapple juice
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1/2 cup rice vinegar
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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2 Tbsp. low sodium soy sauce
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1/4 cup ketchup
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4 Tbsp. chili sauce
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2 Tbsp. cornstarch
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1/4 cup cold water
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1 cup pineapple tidbits, chopped
- Rice and chopped green onions for serving
- In a large skillet, combine the brown sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, chili sauce, soy sauce, and pineapple juice. Whisk well and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- In a small cup, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to form a smooth slurry. Gradually whisk this into the boiling sauce, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens.
- Add the frozen meatballs to the skillet and return the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Cover the skillet and let the meatballs simmer for 10 minutes, or until heated all the way through.
- Stir in the chopped pineapple tidbits.
- Serve warm over rice or transfer to a platter for an appetizer.