Best 8 Fantastic Sweet And Sour Barbecue Meatballs Recipes

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Get ready to embark on a culinary journey of flavors and textures as we delve into the delectable world of "Fantastic Sweet and Sour Barbecue Meatballs." This dish is a symphony of tastes, effortlessly combining tangy sweetness with bold, smoky nuances. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, we'll guide you through the process of creating these irresistible meatballs that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. So, gather your ingredients, turn up the heat, and let's embark on this delicious adventure together!

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

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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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 BBQ MEATBALLS



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These sauced-up meatballs have big Asian flair. If your family likes sweet-and-sour chicken, this beefy version hits the spot. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 package (12 ounces) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs, thawed
1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce
1 jar (10 ounces) apricot preserves
1 cup unsweetened pineapple chunks
1/2 cup water
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, pepper and onion; cook and stir until tender, 7-9 minutes., Stir in meatballs, barbecue sauce, preserves, pineapple, water, mustard and allspice. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until meatballs are heated through. Serve with rice. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatball mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring and adding a little water if necessary. Serve as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 1507mg sodium, Carbohydrate 85g carbohydrate (61g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

SWEET & SOUR BBQ MEATBALLS



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Chili sauce and pineapple preserves give these easy BBQ appetizer meatballs their crowd-pleasing sweet and sour appeal.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 30 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
1/3 cup KRAFT Hickory Smoke Barbecue Sauce
1 Tbsp. HEINZ Chili Sauce
1 Tbsp. pineapple preserves
1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen fully cooked meatballs

Steps:

  • Cook first 4 ingredients in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 5 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in meatballs until evenly coated. Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 10 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 135 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

FANTASTIC SWEET AND SOUR BARBECUE MEATBALLS



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These are from our church cookbook, and are incredibly delicious as a main dish served over hot, cooked rice. They also make wonderful sandwiches. The brown sugar amount for the sauce can be adjusted. Lately 2 and 1/4 c of brown sugar has become too sweet for me!

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     Meat

Time 1h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (15 ounce) can evaporated milk
3 lbs ground chuck
2 cups quick oats
2 eggs
1 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic
2 teaspoons chili powder
3 cups ketchup
3 tablespoons liquid smoke
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 1/4 cups brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon garlic

Steps:

  • For meatballs, combine milk, ground chuck, oats, onion and seasonings.
  • Shape into balls and place in pan, one layer.
  • Combine sauce ingredients until dissolved and pour over meatballs.
  • Bake at 350 for 1 hour.

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound hamburger
1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup milk
2 T. chopped onion
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 egg
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 T. cornstarch
1-can (13 ? oz) pineapple chunks, drained (save juice)
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 T. soy sauce
1 small green pepper, cut into julienne

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Mix first seven ingredients together and form into 1-1/2-inch balls. Place on cookie sheet and bake in oven for 20 -25 minutes until done. Then, place in a slow cooker on low.
  • Place vinegar, pineapple juice, soy sauce and brown sugar in sauce pan. Stir in cornstarch and bring to boil. Pour over meatballs. Carefully stir in pineapple and green pepper. Keeps well in a slow cooker for several hours.

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS III



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Slow cooked sweet and sour meatballs with a twist. These meatballs sound strange, but become addicting. They give new meaning to sweet & sour! Enjoy!

Provided by JOYJENSEN

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 3h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut
1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
3 pounds small meatballs

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix sauerkraut, jellied cranberry sauce, brown sugar and spaghetti sauce.
  • Place meatballs in a slow cooker set to low. Cover with the sauerkraut mixture. Cook 3 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.3 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Cholesterol 94.6 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 476.6 mg, Sugar 25.3 g

CHELLE'S FAMOUS SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS



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I make this using Recipe #196018. This is one of my family's favorites...even my husband's family (mother-in-law and her friends, sister-in-law, brother-in-laws, etc.) All seem to like these. I like to serve them with my Crab Wontons as an appetizer when serving to guests. ;) They go great in a crockpot for parties, bbq's, potlucks, etc. and I am usually requested to bring them!! Amounts can vary depending on number of meatballs you make. ;) ****You can add green pepper, red pepper and additional pineapple if you want more veggies - I usually don't unless I need to stretch it!

Provided by Mommy Diva

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 -3 lbs meatballs (I use Chelle's Famous Turkey Meatballs)
3 (16 ounce) cans sweet and sour sauce, Contadina brand
2 (8 ounce) cans sliced water chestnuts (SunLuck is good)
1/2 cup white wine (optional)
1 (15 ounce) can baby corn, approx. size
1 green pepper, chopped in big chunks (optional)
1 red pepper, chopped in big chunks (optional)
1 (5 ounce) can chunk pineapple (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine red and green pepper, if desired, in pan and cook for 3-4 minutes or until tender.
  • Add meatballs (precooked, see recipe #196018), sauce, and all canned veggies to a large pot or in crockpot.
  • Cook on medium high heat for 30 minutes stirring often, (high crockpot) or until meatballs have warmed through.
  • Serve over steamed brown rice.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586.6, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 1228.1, Carbohydrate 125, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 77, Protein 6.2

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the meatballs will be. Use fresh, lean ground beef, and flavorful barbecue sauce.
  • Don't overmix the meatball mixture: Overmixing can make the meatballs tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the meatballs before cooking: This will help them hold their shape.
  • Cook the meatballs thoroughly: Make sure the meatballs are cooked through before serving. This will help prevent foodborne illness.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite sides: Sweet and sour meatballs are great with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.

Conclusion:

Sweet and sour barbecue meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They're perfect for parties or potlucks. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a dish that your guests will love. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give these meatballs a try. You won't be disappointed!

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