Description
Succulent meatballs from Italian cuisine deliver a perfect harmony of flavors with tender beef and zesty marinara sauce. Rich parmesan and fresh herbs elevate these classic bites to a delightful culinary experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 32 ounces (907 grams) frozen meatballs
Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) pineapple juice
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) low sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) ketchup
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) chili sauce
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) cold water
Sweeteners and Thickeners:
- ½ cup (100 grams) brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons (16 grams) cornstarch
- 1 cup (160 grams) pineapple tidbits, chopped
Serving Suggestions:
- Rice
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant sauce base by blending brown sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, chili sauce, soy sauce, and pineapple juice in a large skillet over medium-high heat, whisking until the mixture reaches a rolling boil.
- Create a smooth cornstarch slurry by dissolving cornstarch in cold water, then gradually incorporate it into the bubbling sauce, stirring continuously until the mixture transforms into a glossy, slightly thickened consistency.
- Gently introduce frozen meatballs into the richly developed sauce, ensuring each morsel is completely submerged. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer, cover the skillet, and allow the meatballs to heat thoroughly for approximately 10 minutes.
- Incorporate sweet pineapple tidbits into the simmering sauce, stirring delicately to distribute the fruit evenly and infuse additional tropical flavor throughout the dish.
- Plate the succulent meatballs over a fluffy bed of steamed rice, or arrange in a warm serving dish. Sprinkle with freshly chopped green onions for a vibrant garnish, creating an appetizing presentation perfect for gatherings or a comforting meal.
Notes
- Whip up this recipe in just 20 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute party appetizers.
- The sweet and tangy sauce transforms frozen meatballs into a restaurant-quality dish with minimal effort.
- Cornstarch slurry is the secret weapon for creating a glossy, clingy sauce that coats every meatball perfectly.
- Pineapple tidbits add a burst of tropical freshness and balance the rich, savory flavors of the sauce.
- Versatile dish that can be served over rice as a main course or kept warm for crowd-pleasing party snacks.
- Customize by using different types of meatballs or adjusting sauce spiciness to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg