Trader Joe's Sweet and Sour Meatballs
The recipe for Trader Joe's sweet and sour meatballs is the kind of easy, cozy dinner you will want on repeat! This recipe comes together quickly using simple Trader Joe’s staples (including the delicious General Tsao's Stir Fry Sauce!) and delivers that classic sweet and savory flavor everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 1 12.35 oz. bottle Trader Joe's General Tsao's Stir Fry Sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tbsp. soy sauce
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice you can also use 1/4 cup of the juice from a can of pineapple if you are using canned
- 2-3 tsp. olive oil
- 1 20 oz. package Trader Joe's frozen mini meatballs or any frozen meatballs of choice
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 cup frozen pineapple tidbits canned pineapple works, too!
- sliced green onions, for garnish
- Trader Joe's jasmine rice packets, for serving
Instructions
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together stir fry sauce, soy sauce, and pineapple juice. Fill the empty stir-fry sauce bottle with about 1/2 cup of water, shake, and add it to the sauce.
- Cook veggies: In a large skillet over medium-high high, heat oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion and bell peppers. Stir fry for 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Add: Add frozen meatballs, frozen pineapple, and sauce. Stir until everything is well-coated with the sauce. Bring to a boil, and reduce the heat to medium. Cover and cook for 12-14 minutes until meatballs are heated through, stirring occasionally.
- Finish: Serve over rice and garnish with green onions.
Notes
- Chop veggies evenly: Chop the peppers and onion into similar sized pieces so they cook evenly and stay slightly crisp.
- Pineapple jucie: If you don't want to buy a whole container of pineapple juice, use canned pineapple and use the juice from the can. You can also substitute orange juice.
- Slow cooker option: Place frozen mini meatballs, chopped peppers and onion, and pineapple tidbits into the slow cooker. Pour the sauce over the top. Cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours until the meatballs are warmed through and the peppers are tender.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. This recipe is great for meal prep since the flavors improve as it sits!
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