Sweet and Sour Meatballs
(adapted from The Open Pantry)
Meatballs:
7 Tbsp soy sauce
6 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp garlic salt
1/4 c water
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp fresh cracked pepper
2 lbs ground beef
2 c panko bread crumbs
Sauce:
1 c brown sugar
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 & 1/2 c water
1 tsp ginger
1 & 1/2 c ketchup
1/3 c pineapple juice
1/3 c vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Whisk together all the sauce ingredients and set aside. To make the meatballs mix together all ingredients except the ground beef and breadcrumbs. Place ground beef in a large bowl and make a well in the center. Pour the breadcrumbs in the well, then pour the soy sauce mixture over the crumbs. Blend together with hands. Shape into meatballs and place in a 9x13 foil lined pyred dish. Pour the sauce over the top and bake at 300-325 for 50min-1hr. Serve over rice.
