Best 6 Best Ever Sweet Sour Chicken Meatballs Recipes

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"Best Ever Sweet Sour Chicken Meatballs" is a tantalizing dish that captivates taste buds with its vibrant flavors. Blending the sweet and sour elements in perfect harmony, these delectable meatballs offer a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more. As you delve into this article, you'll embark on a culinary adventure, discovering the secrets to creating these mouthwatering delicacies. Let's unravel the art of crafting the perfectly balanced sweet and sour sauce, along with tips for achieving tender and flavorful chicken meatballs that will make your taste buds sing with delight. Get ready to elevate your cooking skills and impress your loved ones with this exceptional dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEST EVER SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN MEATBALLS



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This is a incredible recipe! It is a restaurant style recipe and although the long list of ingredients looks quite long, I promise you, it is easy to make and wonderful! 8)

Provided by OceanIvy

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 12 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice
1/4 cup ketchup
1 slice white bread
2 tablespoons milk
3/4 lb ground chicken
1/2 zucchini, shredded
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups instant rice

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in large skillet; add onion, green pepper and carrot. Cook 5 minutes until onion is softened.
  • Stir in broth, tomato sauce, brown sugar, white vinegar, pineapple with juice, and ketchup.
  • Simmer 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • While that's cooking, soak bread in milk in large bowl until milk is absorbed.
  • Mix together with chicken, zucchini, egg, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
  • Shape 12 meatballs, approx 2 tablespoons mixture each.
  • Drop meatballs into the simmering sauce, cook 15 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Turn over once during cooking; remove from heat and stir in rice.
  • Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Fluff rice with fork before serving.

THE BEST SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS



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An easy, delicious recipe made with ingredients you always have around the house! A definite winner! Wonderful served with rice!

Provided by KIMMY D

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 egg
¼ cup dry bread crumbs
1 onion, diced
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups water
¼ cup distilled white vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs and onion. Mix thoroughly and shape into golf ball-sized balls.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, gently brown the meatballs and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, flour, water, white vinegar and soy sauce. Mix thoroughly. Add meatballs and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.3 calories, Carbohydrate 67.1 g, Cholesterol 122.4 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 815 mg, Sugar 55.4 g

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS



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This is a recipe my mom made for years and years. I've made it for parties as well as when I've had company over for supper. Everyone loves these meatballs. These meatballs are made without the addition of pineapple.

Provided by Pamma Lamma

Categories     Meat

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb ground beef
Worcestershire sauce, to taste
3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
oregano, to taste
1 egg, slightly beaten
salt and pepper, to taste
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons soya sauce

Steps:

  • For meatballs: Mix all ingredients (minus oil) together. Form into balls. Fry in oil until golden then place on paper towel to drain. Set aside
  • For Sauce: In medium saucepan, fry onion in oil until tender. Add all other sauce ingredients and simmer 20 minutes. Add meatballs and cook 1 hour on medium. Serve and Enjoy!
  • *You can also place browned meatballs and sauce mix into crock pot.

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS WITH PINEAPPLE



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I often serve these meatballs as an appetizer at parties or over steamed rice as a main entree for dinner.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 egg
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 tablespoons canola oil
SAUCE:
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, undrained
2 medium green peppers, julienned
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup cold water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. , In a large skillet, brown meatballs in oil, turning often. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside; drain., To the skillet, add the pineapple, green peppers, sugar, vinegar, oil and soy sauce. Cover and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Return meatballs to skillet; simmer until meat is no longer pink. , Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 416mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

SWEET-AND-SOUR MEATBALLS



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These meatballs can also be made with ground venison instead of the ground beef - they're delicious either way! The recipe is great for parties or other social gatherings because it's simple to make and can easily be doubled.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
SAUCE:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, undrained
1/3 cup sliced green onions
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 medium green pepper, cut into strips
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 2 dozen 1-1/2-in. balls. Place in a greased 2-qt. baking dish. , For sauce, combine brown sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Add pineapple and juice, green onions, vinegar and soy sauce; cook and stir just until thickened and bubbly. Pour over meatballs. , Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Stir in green pepper. Cover and bake 10 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 637mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN MEATBALLS



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Looking for something different to make on a busy weeknight? Serve up a takeout classic-sweet and sour chicken-in easy-to-make, fun-to-eat meatball form.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 44m

Yield 8 servings, 1-1/4 cups (6 meatballs) each

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 Easy Meatballs Recipe
2 tsp. oil
1 each red and yellow pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. minced fresh ginger
1/2 cup KRAFT Classic CATALINA Dressing
1/2 cup BULL'S-EYE Original Barbecue Sauce
1 can (20 oz.) pineapple chunks in juice, undrained
2 green onions, cut into 1-inch lengths

Steps:

  • Prepare and bake Basic Meatballs as directed, substituting ground chicken for the ground beef and increasing the baking time to 13 to 14 min. or until meatballs are done (165ºF).
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add peppers; cook and stir 4 min. or until crisp-tender. Stir in garlic and ginger; cook 1 min., stirring frequently. Add dressing, barbecue sauce and pineapple; mix well. Bring just to boil, stirring frequently.
  • Add meatballs; cook 1 to 2 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently. Top with onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 610 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 19 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your meatballs.
  • Make sure your chicken is ground finely. This will help the meatballs hold together better.
  • Don't overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing can make the meatballs tough.
  • Use a large skillet to cook the meatballs. This will help prevent them from overcrowding and sticking together.
  • Cook the meatballs over medium-high heat until they are browned on all sides. This will help seal in the juices.
  • Reduce the heat to low and simmer the meatballs in the sauce for at least 15 minutes. This will help the flavors to develop.
  • Serve the meatballs with steamed rice or noodles.

Conclusion:

Sweet and sour chicken meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give sweet and sour chicken meatballs a try.

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