Best 10 Grilled Sweet And Sour Meatball Kabobs Recipes

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Are you craving a flavorful and delectable grilled dish that combines the sweet, tangy, and savory flavors of sweet and sour sauce with juicy and tender meatballs? Look no further than our comprehensive guide to the best grilled sweet and sour meatball kabobs! In this article, we'll take you on a culinary journey, providing you with an array of mouthwatering recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. From classic sweet and sour meatballs to innovative and unique flavor combinations, we've got you covered. So, fire up your grill, gather your ingredients, and get ready to indulge in the ultimate grilled sweet and sour meatball kabob experience.

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

GRILLED SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALL KABOBS



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A quick brush of a spirited prepared sauce on veggies and frozen meatballs and you've got a terrific kabob to cook fast on the grill.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large green bell pepper, cut into 12 pieces
8 thin wedges red onion
12 small fresh whole mushrooms
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
16 frozen cooked meatballs, thawed
3/4 cup purchased sweet-and-sour sauce

Steps:

  • Heat grill. In large bowl, combine bell pepper, onion and mushrooms. Sprinkle with seasoned salt; toss to coat.
  • Alternately thread meatballs, bell pepper, onion and mushrooms onto four 12 to 14-inch metal skewers.
  • When ready to grill, place kabobs on gas grill over medium heat on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook 10 to 15 minutes or until meatballs are thoroughly heated and vegetables are crisp-tender, brushing generously with half of the sweet-and-sour sauce and turning frequently. Serve kabobs with remaining half of sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1/4 of Recipe, Sodium 1000 mg, Sugar 14 g

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALL KABOBS



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Visually vibrant, delectably delicious, and delightfully healthy, these Sweet and Sour Meatball Kabobs are sure to be a hit!

Provided by Kimberly Killebrew

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 19

For the Meatballs:
1 pound ground meat of your choice (pork, chicken, pork, beef, veal or any combination of them)
1 large egg
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs ((gluten free: Use GF breadcrumbs))
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons dried parsley
For the Kabobs:
1 fresh ripe pineapple (, cut into 1-inch chunks)
1 large green bell pepper (, cut into 1-inch chunks)
1 large red bell pepper (, cut into 1-inch chunks)
1 large yellow onions (, cut into 1-inch chunks)
For the Sweet & Sour Sauce:
2/3 cup low sugar apricot, peach, or orange jam/marmalade
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • To make the sweet & sour sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients, except for the cornstarch, in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and stir until thickened. Set aside until ready to use.
  • To make the meatballs, thoroughly combine all the meatball ingredients in a large mixing bowl and form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Yields about 24 meatballs.
  • Alternately thread six bamboo or metal skewers with the meatballs (4 on each skewer), pineapple and vegetables. Brush with about half of the sweet & sour sauce.Heat the grill to medium-high heat and brush the grill grates with some oil. Grill the kabobs about 5-6 minutes on each side or until lightly seared and the meatballs are cooked through.Brush the kabobs with remaining sweet and sour sauce and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 89 mg, Sodium 732 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SWEET-AND-SOUR MEATBALL SKEWERS



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Bring Sweet-and-Sour Meatball Skewers to your next party. Hungry guests of any age will be happy that Sweet-and-Sour Meatball Skewers showed up!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

32 (1-inch) frozen fully cooked meatballs (1 lb.), thawed
1 each green and red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup apricot jam
1/4 cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium-high heat.
  • Thread meatballs and peppers alternately onto 8 skewers.
  • Microwave jam in small microwaveable bowl on HIGH 15 sec. Stir in barbecue sauce; brush half onto kabobs.
  • Grill 8 to 10 min. or until meatballs are heated through, turning occasionally and brushing with remaining jam mixture for the last 2 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 1.5 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 800 mg, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 17 g, Protein 18 g

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 GRILLED SWORDFISH KABOBS



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If you're lucky enough to get swordfish, let the mild and meaty fish grill to perfection with a simple prepared glaze and pretty summer vegetables.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Bamboo or metal skewers
1 lb. swordfish steak, cut into bite-sized (1 1/2 to 2-inch) pieces
1/2 cup purchased sweet-and-sour sauce
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
15 to 20 cherry tomatoes
Additional sweet-and-sour sauce, if desired

Steps:

  • If using bamboo skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat gas or charcoal grill. Place swordfish pieces in large bowl. Add 1/2 cup sweet-and-sour sauce; turn fish to coat all sides. Add zucchini, bell pepper and tomatoes; stir gently to coat.
  • Thread fish, zucchini, bell pepper and tomatoes evenly onto skewers.
  • When grill is heated, place kabobs on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook 8 to 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork, turning once. Serve kabobs with additional sweet-and-sour sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1/4 of Recipe, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 12 g

GRILLED SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALL KABOBS



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A quick brush of a spirited prepared sauce on veggies and frozen meatballs and you've got a terrific kabob to cook fast on the grill.

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large green bell pepper, cut into 12 pieces
8 thin wedges red onion
12 small fresh whole mushrooms
1/2 tsp (2 mL) seasoned salt
16 frozen cooked meatballs, thawed
3/4 cup (175 mL) purchased sweet and sour sauce

Steps:

  • Heat grill. In large bowl, combine bell pepper, onion and mushrooms. Sprinkle with seasoned salt; toss to coat.
  • Alternately thread meatballs, bell pepper, onion and mushrooms onto four 12 to 14-inch metal skewers.
  • When ready to grill, place kabobs on gas grill over medium heat on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook 10 to 15 minutes or until meatballs are thoroughly heated and vegetables are crisp-tender, brushing generously with half of the sweet-and-sour sauce and turning frequently. Serve kabobs with remaining half of sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4 servings

SWEET & SOUR MEATBALL KABOBS WITH PINEAPPLE



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We modified a recipe from a No-Name recipe pamphlet. Some variations: Try using bbq sauce, jerk grilling sauce, peanut sauce, or whatever your favorite sauce is, as an option. Add some green onions, shredded coconut, and pineapple to the rice before topping with skewers.

Provided by Tom G

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for about 30 minutes
8 pre-cooked meatballs
8 bite sized pieces red bell peppers
8 bite sized pieces onions
8 bite sized pieces pineapple
1/2 cup sweet and sour sauce
1 cup cooked jasmine rice
1/4 cup green onion, chopped fine

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • String onto each skewer: a piece of onion, pepper, meatball, pineapple, meatball, pepper, pineapple, and onion.
  • Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Brush lightly with sauce.
  • Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Serve skewers on 1/2 cup of warm rice and drizzle with remaining sauce.
  • Garnish with chopped green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2266.7, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 0.6, Sodium 275.9, Carbohydrate 573.5, Fiber 69.6, Sugar 401.7, Protein 32.1

SWEET & SOUR ITALIAN MEATBALL KABOBS



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A blend of apricot jam, BBQ sauce and Italian seasoning put the sweet and sour in these weeknight-quick meatball kabobs.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

32 (1-inch) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs (1 lb.), thawed
1 red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup apricot jam
1/4 cup BULL'S-EYE Original Barbecue Sauce
1/2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium-high heat.
  • Thread meatballs, peppers and zucchini alternately onto 8 skewers.
  • Microwave jam in small microwaveable bowl on HIGH 15 sec. Stir in barbecue sauce and Italian seasoning; brush half onto kabobs.
  • Grill 8 to 10 min. or until meatballs are heated through, turning occasionally and brushing with remaining jam mixture for the last 2 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 2 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 1010 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 18 g

SWEET AND SOUR KIELBASA KABOBS



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Make and share this Sweet and Sour Kielbasa Kabobs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     Pork

Time 30m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2/3 cup apple juice
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 lb kielbasa, cut in chunks
1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks (or red bell pepper)
1 onion, cut into chunks
1 cup pineapple chunk

Steps:

  • In small saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, apple juice, cider vinegar and orange peel; blend well.
  • Cook over medium heat until it boils and thickens, stirring constantly.
  • Thread skewers with kielbasa, bell peppers, onions, and pineapples.
  • When ready to barbeque, place kabobs on preheated grill.
  • Cook 4 minutes.
  • Brush with glaze, turn and glaze again.
  • Cook 3-5 minutes or until hot and browned.
  • Serve with any remaining glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486.8, Fat 31.1, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 74.8, Sodium 1032.8, Carbohydrate 37.1, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 30.1, Protein 14.7

ITALIAN MEATBALL KABOBS



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When the temperatures are high, and so is your craving for Italian fare, turn to these deliciously different kabobs. A green salad and rustic bread are all you'll need to complete this summer meal. -Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 12 kabobs.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
4 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 small eggplant, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls., On 12 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread meatballs and vegetables. In a small bowl, combine vinegar and oil., Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink and vegetables are tender, basting frequently with vinegar mixture and turning occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 22g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 315mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right meatballs: For the best results, use high-quality frozen or homemade meatballs. If using frozen meatballs, thaw them completely before cooking.
  • Make your own sweet and sour sauce: While you can use store-bought sauce, making your own is easy and gives you more control over the flavor. You can find a simple recipe in the article.
  • Skewer the meatballs properly: To prevent the meatballs from falling off the skewers, insert the skewer through the center of the meatball and out the other side.
  • Baste the meatballs frequently: This will help keep them moist and prevent them from drying out.
  • Don't overcrowd the grill: Make sure to leave enough space between the meatballs on the grill so that they can cook evenly.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: Grilled sweet and sour meatballs go well with a variety of sides, such as rice, noodles, vegetables, or salad.

Conclusion:

Grilled sweet and sour meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. With a few simple tips, you can make sure they turn out perfectly every time. So fire up your grill and give this recipe a try!

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