Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Sweet and Sour Meatballs
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    20 mins
  • SERVING
    5 People
  • VIEWS
    1.5K

These Sweet and Sour Meatballs are a delightful dance of savory and tangy flavors, perfect for a comforting family meal. Tender meatballs are enveloped in a luscious sauce, creating an irresistible dish that's sure to become a weeknight staple.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    71 g
  • Cholesterol
    114 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    20 g
  • Saturated Fat
    10 g
  • Sodium
    878 mg
  • Sugar
    51 g
  • Fat
    26 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, gently combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, chopped onion, beaten egg, salt, and pepper until just mixed. Avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Shape the Meatballs: Using slightly moistened hands, roll the mixture into 1 1/2-inch diameter meatballs. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Cook the Meatballs: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until evenly browned on all sides and cooked through. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). (15 minutes)

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Recipe View Prepare the Sauce: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, water, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and cornstarch until smooth and well combined. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Combine and Simmer: Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked meatballs in the skillet. Reduce the heat to low and gently simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and coats the meatballs evenly. This should take approximately 3 to 5 minutes. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Serve: Serve the Sweet and Sour Meatballs hot over a bed of fluffy rice or your favorite grain. Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds, if desired. (2 minutes)

For a richer flavor, consider browning the meatballs in a little oil before adding them to the skillet.
If the sauce becomes too thick, add a tablespoon or two of water to reach your desired consistency.
These meatballs are also delicious served as appetizers. Simply spear them with toothpicks and arrange on a platter.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 490 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Keven Blick

    So easy to make and everyone raved about them. I'll definitely be making this again.

  • Josiah Torphy

    I was skeptical about the cider vinegar, but it really made the sauce sing! Delicious!

  • Ward Walker

    I found the sauce a bit too sweet for my taste, so I reduced the brown sugar slightly. Perfect!

  • Rosina Flatley

    These meatballs are amazing! I served them over mashed potatoes and it was a hit.

  • Reinhold Padberg

    Doubled the recipe for a potluck and they were gone in minutes! Huge success!

  • Stone Kemmer

    I added a little ginger to the sauce and it gave it a wonderful warmth. A new family staple!

  • Opal Barton

    Quick, easy, and delicious! This is going into my regular rotation.

  • Cecile Pollich

    My kids absolutely loved these! The sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and sour.

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