Sweet & Sour Baked Beef Meatballs (Easy 4–5 Ingredients)
Ingredients
500g ground beef
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
1 cup sweet & sour sauce (store-bought or homemade)
1 cup pineapple chunks (drained, optional but highly recommended)
1 bell pepper, chopped (optional for color & flavor)
Instructions
- Make the meatballs
In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, and egg.
Season lightly with salt and pepper if you like.
Roll into small meatballs. - Assemble
Place raw meatballs into a glass baking dish in a single layer.
Add pineapple chunks and bell pepper around them.
Pour sweet & sour sauce evenly over everything. - Bake
Cover with foil and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25 minutes.
Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until cooked through and slightly caramelized. - Finish
Spoon sauce over the meatballs before serving.
Serve
Best with white rice, noodles, or even mashed potatoes.
Spoon extra sauce on top
Tips
Don’t overcrowd the dish—space helps even cooking.
If sauce is too thin, bake uncovered longer to thicken.
You can swap beef for chicken or turkey.