Sweet and Sour Meatballs (Large Batch)

This is one of those recipes that fed the whole family and then some. Pulled straight from the family recipe notebook, this large-batch sweet and sour meatball recipe was always a crowd favorite at potlucks and holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

Meatballs

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 2 eggs

Sauce

• 1 can pineapple (with juice)
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 4 tsp ketchup
• 1½ cups brown sugar
• 3 tsp soy sauce
• 3 tbsp corn starch
• 3/4 cup cold water

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, finely chopped onion, diced green pepper, and eggs. Mix well and form into meatballs.
2. Brown the meatballs in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden on all sides.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the pineapple (with juice), vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, corn starch, and cold water until smooth.
4. Place browned meatballs in a baking dish and pour the sauce evenly over the top.
5. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling and the meatballs are cooked through.
6. Serve over a bed of steamed rice.