Sweet and Sour Meatballs (Small Batch)

The smaller, weeknight-friendly version of Grandma's sweet and sour meatballs, jotted down in the family recipe notebook right next to the large batch. A touch of ginger and garlic powder give this one its own personality.

Ingredients

Meatballs

• 1 lb hamburger
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 egg

Sauce

• 1 can pineapple (with juice)
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 2 tsp ketchup
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp corn starch
• 1/4 cup cold water
• Dash garlic powder
• Dash ginger powder

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix together the hamburger, bread crumbs, chopped onion, and egg. Form into small meatballs.
2. Brown the meatballs in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden on all sides.
3. In a separate bowl, combine pineapple (with juice), white vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, corn starch, cold water, garlic powder, and ginger powder. Stir until smooth.
4. Pour the sauce over the browned meatballs.
5. Cook over medium heat, stirring gently, until the sauce thickens and the meatballs are cooked through.