If you're looking for a tangy, flavorful dish that combines the best of sweet and sour flavors, savory sweet and sour meatballs are the perfect choice. These delectable meatballs are made with a blend of ground pork, beef, and veal, seasoned with a variety of herbs and spices, and then simmered in a sweet and sour sauce made with pineapple, ketchup, brown sugar, and vinegar. The result is a mouthwatering dish that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS II
I got this recipe from my mother-in-law shortly after I was married. Now it is a favorite of our kids. I like to serve it over rice.
Provided by Cathy
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatball Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine beef, egg, onion, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Roll into meatballs about 1 to 1 1/2 inches in size.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the meatballs until browned on all sides.
- In a separate medium bowl, mix together the water, vinegar, ketchup, cornstarch, sugar and soy sauce. Pour over the meatballs, and allow sauce to thicken. Continue to heat until the sauce just starts to bubble.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 601 calories, Carbohydrate 70.5 g, Cholesterol 114.4 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 878.1 mg, Sugar 50.7 g
THE BEST SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS
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
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
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
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
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
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.
SHANE'S SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In deep non-greased baking pan, add the thawed meatballs. Top the meatballs with the pineapple chunks. In a medium bowl add the mustard, red and green onion, and garlic. Mix well. Top the meatballs and pineapple with the mustard sauce. Add the Sweet and Sour Sauce and season with black pepper.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven; add the remaining pineapple juice, stir to combine, and place back in the oven for the remaining 30 minutes. Serve while hot.
- In a saucepot, mix all ingredients together. Cook on high heat. Keep your eye on it. Do not walk away. Cook for 2 minutes and stir. After 3 to 4 minutes, take it off the heat and mix for 2 minutes. Use it same day or keep in the refrigerator for about 2 to 3 weeks at the maximum.
SAVORY SWEET-AND-SOUR MEATBALLS
Looking for a savory recipe that combines a hint of pineapple and a dash of soy sauce? These meatballs contrast those flavors in a delightful way. My husband and two young sons request them often. -Joyce Penney of St. Mary's, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Drain pineapple, reserving 1/2 cup juice (discarding remaining juice or save for another use). Set the juice and pineapple aside. In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, garlic, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 40 meatballs., In a nonstick skillet, brown meatballs in oil; drain. Cut green peppers into chunks. Add broth, peppers and reserved pineapple to meatballs. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in the vinegar, soy sauce and reserved pineapple juice until smooth. Add to meatball mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 456 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 755mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the brown sugar, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce and 2 cups of the pineapple juice. Bring to a boil.
- Make a slurry by mixing the cornstarch into the remaining 1/4 cup pineapple juice, whisking to get out all the lumps. Whisk the slurry into the skillet and add the All-Purpose Meatballs. Bring to a simmer and add the sriracha. Cover and cook until the sauce is thickened and the meatballs are heated through, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the pineapple chunks.
- Serve over steamed rice, garnished with green onions.
- To make the meatballs, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, cream, parsley, mustard, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Mix together well with your hands. Scoop out 1-tablespoon portions and roll them into balls with your hands. Place the meatballs onto parchment-lined baking sheets and put the baking sheets in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes for the meatballs to firm up.
- To brown the meatballs, heat the olive oil in a heavy pot or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. Cook, turning the meatballs to make sure they brown all over, 5 to 7 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
- Freezer instructions: Put the cooked meatballs in a single layer on baking sheets and put into the freezer. When frozen, divide them into freezer bags, 25 per bag, and return them to the freezer. Yield: 125 meatballs.
SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Time 1h5m
Yield 38 meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- For the sweet and sour sauce: Mix the tomato sauce, peach preserves, chili sauce, sugar, orange zest, orange juice, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and Neely Dry Rub in a medium saucepan. Simmer while you prepare the meatballs.
- For the meatballs: Combine the turkey, shallot, panko, Parmesan, egg, parsley, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper together in a large bowl and mix well. Shape the mixture into the size of walnuts and place in a single layer in a 13-by-9-inch casserole dish.
- Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the meatballs, cover with foil, and bake for 35 minutes. Remove the foil and bake 10 minutes more. Serve with decorative bamboo toothpicks.
ALWAYS PERFECT SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS
This recipe has gotten me out of innumerable kitchen emergencies, including unexpected guests, finicky guests, and kids on a hunger strike. It has become so popular in our world that many guests visiting (especially from out of town) request it in advance before they get here. Similarly, many young brides have asked for this recipe as their wedding gift (don't worry--they got a regular gift too!). It can be doubled, tripled, etc., freezes and reheats well, and can handle an almost infinite number of variations (some of which I will include below).
Provided by Sarah Chana
Categories Meat
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix together beef, garlic powder, onion powder, egg, and matzo meal.
- Form into small balls and set aside.
- Pour chili sauce into medium saucepan.
- Refill bottle with water, shake well, and add to pot.
- Add the brown sugar and lemon juice, and mix.
- Bring sauce to a boil.
- Taste and adjust amounts of lemon juice and brown sugar to taste.
- Drop in meatballs.
- Return to boil, cover, and simmer for at least 20 minutes (but you can leave it on for much longer if you forget).
- VARIATION #1:For chili sauce, you can substitute either tomato sauce or tomato juice or diced canned tomatoes, and adjust the sweeteners and water accordingly. You just want it to be a saucy consistency, not too thick or thin. If you use plain tomato juice or sauce, you can add in some garlic powder or other seasoning. The sky is the limit. But, do NOT use spaghetti sauce!
- VARIATION #2:For matzo meal you can substitute bread crumbs, oatmeal, a little flour, or any other binding agent.
- VARIATION #3:For brown sugar you can substitute real maple syrup, sugar, honey, grape jelly, or any other real sweetener. (Do not use nutrisweet or any other artificial sweetener!).
YUMMY SWEET 'N' SOUR MEATBALLS
My sister served these meatballs as a holiday treat one year. Now, when I make them, someone always asks for the recipe.-Gigi Trapp, Mt. Caramel, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; crumble beef over top and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls., In a skillet, brown meatballs on all sides, turning often; remove and set aside. Drain fat., For sauce, add the brown sugar and cornstarch to the skillet. Stir in the pineapple, vinegar and soy sauce until blended. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add green pepper; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until tender. Return meatballs to skillet and heat through.
Nutrition Facts :
SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS IN OVEN
The hearty taste of seasoned beef and the flavors of sweet and sour distinguish these meatballs. Make this for a special occasion as an appetizer or for every-day dinner.
Provided by Pam Somers
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Meatball Appetizer Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- To make meatballs: In a large bowl, combine beef, onion flakes, bread crumbs, salt, nutmeg, eggs and milk.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Shape mixture into 1 inch balls, and place into a 9x13 inch baking dish; bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Lower heat in oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- To make sauce: In a large saucepan over medium heat, mix vinegar, sugar, mustard and 1/2 cup water; bring to a boil, and boil for 1 minute. Mix cornstarch and 1/2 cup water; add to saucepan, and boil for 1 minute more.
- Add sauce to cooked meatballs, and bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, basting occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.1 calories, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 139.6 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 916.8 mg, Sugar 45.7 g
SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS
These meatballs are slow-cooked in a sweet and sour sauce.
Provided by Tammy Moore
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Meatball Appetizer Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk together the chili sauce, lemon juice and grape jelly. Pour into slow cooker and simmer over low heat until warm.
- Combine ground beef, egg, onion and salt. Mix well and form into 1 inch balls. Add to sauce and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 37.6 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 22.2 mg, Sugar 13.2 g
SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS III
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
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
SWEET & SAVORY MEATBALLS
This is a "usual" that I bring to the office potlucks...It's also a favorite of my kids that they now EXPECT to have every New Years' Eve! So easy for a Crockpot appetizer! Sometimes I make this for dinner -- I just whip up some old fashioned mashed potatoes and serve the meatballs & sauce over top (or to the side) of the mashed potatoes...And the kids just love me when I do that!!! :)
Provided by Stacky5
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 2h5m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place meatballs in Crockpot (or slow cooker).
- Mix remaining ingredients very well, and add to Crockpot.
- Simmer on low for 2 hours. Stir after 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.9, Fat 0.2, Sodium 772.9, Carbohydrate 44.7, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 30.3, Protein 1.5
EASY SWEET-AND-SOUR MEATBALLS
The already prepared meatballs make this a very easy and quick supper. You can use your own homemade meatballs or store-bought if you're in a pinch. -Ruth Andrewson, Leavenworth, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Set pineapple aside. Add enough water to juice if needed to measure 1 cup. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the meatballs, green pepper and juice mixture until heated through., In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, cold water, vinegar and soy sauce until smooth. Add brown sugar and reserved pineapple to the pan; stir in cornstarch mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. If desired, serve with rice and top with green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 572mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
Tips:
- Use a variety of meats: This will give your dish a more complex flavor. You can use ground beef, pork, veal, or lamb. If you're using a leaner meat, like ground turkey or chicken, you may need to add some extra fat to the mixture.
- Soak your bread in milk: This will help to make the texture of your dish more consistent.
- Don't overmix the meatball mixture: Overworking the meat will make it tough.
- Use a large skillet to brown the ground meat: This will help to prevent the meat from sticking together.
- Cook the sauce until it has thickened: This will help to concentrate the flavors.
- Serve the dish over rice, pasta, or potatoes: This will help to soak up the sauce.
Conclusion:
Savory Sweet and Sour Meatballs is a classic dish that is sure to please a crowd. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Get creative with your ingredients and sauces to create a dish that is uniquely yours. This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and sour flavors, and the tender, juicy texture of the meat is irresistible. With a few simple tips and tricks, you can make this restaurant-quality dish at home.
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