These sweet and sour meatballs are easy to make, tender, and smothered in the most delicious homemade sweet and sour sauce. They're perfect as a party appetizer or served over rice and your favorite green veggie for a fun, filling weeknight dinner.
0 Preheat the oven to 375°F. Whisk together the pineapple juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then whisk together the arrowroot starch with 2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl. Add the arrowroot mixture to the saucepan, and whisk to combine. Reduce the heat to low and remove the sauce from the heat once thickened.
1 Add the ground beef, panko, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper to a large bowl.
2 Using your hands or a spoon, mix the ground beef mixture until everything is well combined.
3 Roll the ground beef mixture into 2 tablespoon-sized balls and place them in a baking dish.
4 Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the meatballs.
5 Bake for 40-45 minutes. Once finished, let the meatballs cool slightly, then serve and enjoy!
