Aunt Flo's "Diabetic Sweet and Sour Meatballs" is a dish that combines classic sweet and sour flavors with sugar-free modifications to create a delicious meal suitable for individuals with diabetes. This recipe offers a delectable twist on a beloved dish, featuring succulent meatballs coated in a sweet and tangy sauce. Ideal for a main course or an easy party appetizer, these meatballs are sure to become a favorite among both diabetics and non-diabetics alike.
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AUNT FLO'S DIABETIC SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS
I'm collecting family recipes for a family reunion cookbook. Aunt Flo was a diabetic and this recipe was given to me by her daughter Carolee from KC, MO. This recipe calls for Sugar Twin brown sugar but I prefer Splenda brand brown sugar (which does have some real brown sugar in it). I'm not sure of the amount to use for this recipe. I don't have Sugar Twin to see what a 1/2 cup equals in regular brown sugar. You need that amount to then see what to use for Splenda's equivalent. I hope you understand what I mean!
Provided by Oolala
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix the tomato sauce, brown sugar substitute and lemon juice in a large pot over medium heat and simmer 5-10 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Meanwhile season the meat with the salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder if you like and roll into meatballs.
- Drop the balls into the simmering sauce and also add the cabbage and cover it with the sauce let this simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Tranfser this mix into a large enough baking dish and bake at 350 for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.4, Fat 17.7, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 1218.3, Carbohydrate 23.4, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 13.5, Protein 25.6
SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS I
Meatballs in sweet and sour sauce.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Categories Meatball Appetizers
Time 5h10m
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine beef, egg, onion and salt. Mix together, then shape into little balls.
- In a slow cooker combine chili sauce, lemon juice and grape jelly. Stir in meatballs and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.6 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Cholesterol 136.8 mg, Fat 35.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 98.8 mg, Sugar 29.9 g
SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS
This is a good recipe that I came up with combining two different recipes togerther and coming out with a get recipe that is really good. Enjoy!
Provided by amoparthenopaeus
Categories Meat
Time 45m
Yield 24 Meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make the sauce by whisking all ingredients together. "You might have some left over. Keep it you can use it later for something else".
- Mix ingredients together for the meatballs.
- Roll them into small balls.
- Fry in hot oil until nicely browned.
- Remove meatballs from skillet and put meatballs in a casserole or baking dish.
- Pour sweet and sour sauce over meatballs.
- Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.7, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 53.2, Sodium 494.4, Carbohydrate 15.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 11.8, Protein 10.2
VEGETARIAN SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS
My mother first made these for me and now I made them all the time - incredibly delicious! Serve as a main course, an appetizer.. doesn't matter, they always taste great!
Provided by KIMCA
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Meatball Appetizer Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, Cheddar cheese, and cottage cheese until well blended. Mix in 1/2 cup onion, pecans, basil, salt and sage. Stir in bread crumbs. Form the mixture into 2 inch balls, and place them in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, vinegar, apricot jam, ketchup, 1/4 cup onion, oregano and hot pepper sauce. Pour over meatballs.
- Bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until meatballs are firm, and sauce is thick and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 803.1 calories, Carbohydrate 82.3 g, Cholesterol 181.1 mg, Fat 44.9 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 2264.4 mg, Sugar 35.9 g
Tips:
- Choose lean ground beef: This will help reduce the overall fat and calorie content of the meatballs.
- Use a food processor to grind the beef: This will ensure that the meatballs are evenly ground and have a consistent texture.
- Don't overmix the meatball mixture: Overmixing can make the meatballs tough.
- Use a large skillet to cook the meatballs: This will help prevent overcrowding and ensure that the meatballs cook evenly.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet: Overcrowding can prevent the meatballs from cooking evenly.
- Cook the meatballs over medium heat: This will help prevent them from burning.
- Make sure the meatballs are cooked through before adding them to the sauce: You can check this by inserting a meat thermometer into the center of a meatball. The internal temperature should be at least 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Use a sugar-free ketchup and brown sugar substitute: This will help reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe.
- Serve the meatballs over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles: This will help reduce the overall carbohydrate content of the dish.
Conclusion:
This recipe for Aunt Flo's Diabetic Sweet and Sour Meatballs is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy a classic dish. By using lean ground beef, sugar-free ketchup, and brown sugar substitute, you can reduce the amount of fat, sugar, and carbohydrates in the recipe without sacrificing any of the flavor. Serve the meatballs over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles for a complete and satisfying meal.
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