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Sweet and Sour Meatball Kabobs

Vibrant skewers of ground veal meatballs, bell peppers, onions, and pineapple brushed with a luscious sweet and sour sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the sweet and sour sauce
  • 1 cup sweet and sour sauce The base flavoring that adds sweetness and tang.
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch Thickens the sauce for improved consistency.
For the meatballs
  • 1 lb ground veal Creates moist and tender meatballs packed with flavor.
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs Binds the meatball mixture for perfect texture.
  • 1 large egg Helps to bind ingredients together and adds richness.
  • 2 tbsp parsley Adds a fresh herbaceous note for flavor enhancement.
  • 1 tsp salt Essential for bringing out the flavors of the dish.
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper Adds mild heat and depth of flavor.
For the kabobs
  • 1 medium onion Provides sweetness and a savory base flavor.
  • 1 large bell pepper Adds sweetness and color to the kabobs.
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks Contributes sweetness and juiciness, balancing savory elements.
  • 1 tbsp oil Used for grilling to prevent sticking and enhance flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Step 1: Make the sauce. Place all ingredients for the sweet and sour sauce, except for the cornstarch, in a small saucepan.
  2. Step 2: Simmer the sauce. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the cornstarch mixture and stir until thickened. Set aside until ready to use.
  3. Step 3: Prepare the meatballs. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground veal, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper. Knead or stir to combine thoroughly.
  4. Step 4: Form meatballs. Shape the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  5. Step 5: Chop vegetables and pineapple. Cut the onions, bell peppers, and pineapple into 1-inch pieces.
Cooking
  1. Step 6: Assemble kabobs. Alternately thread meatballs, peppers, onions, and pineapple onto six skewers.
  2. Step 7: Brush with sauce. Brush the kabobs with about half of the sweet and sour sauce.
  3. Step 8: Heat grill or oven. If using a grill, heat to medium-high. If using an oven, preheat to 400°F.
  4. Step 9: Grill or bake kabobs. Grill the kabobs for about 5-6 minutes on each side or until lightly seared and the meatballs are cooked through. If baking, place on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through and lightly browned.
  5. Step 10: Finish with sauce. Brush the kabobs with the remaining sweet and sour sauce and serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe is meal prep friendly and can be customized with different vegetables or proteins. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.