Sweet and Sour Meatballs

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.