Indulge in a culinary journey to discover the secrets of creating perfect Sweet and Sassy Meatballs, an irresistible appetizer or main course that tantalizes taste buds with its harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. This delightful dish, often featuring tender and juicy meatballs smothered in a delectable sauce brimming with bold spices, aromatic herbs, and a touch of pure sweetness, is a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. Prepare to embark on an exciting culinary adventure as we guide you through the steps to craft your own succulent Sweet and Sassy Meatballs, ensuring every bite bursts with lip-smacking goodness.
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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 'N' SASSY MEATBALLS
When Dawn Onuffer, Crestview, Florida, declares, "The buffet is open," guests make a beeline for the meatballs. "The combination of lean turkey, sausage, chili sauce and preserves is scrumptious!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 55m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the eggs, Worcestershire sauce and 2 tablespoons chili sauce. Stir in the bread crumbs, onion, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Crumble turkey and sausage over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. , Place on a rack coated with cooking spray in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. , In a large bowl, combine apricot preserves and remaining chili sauce. Add meatballs and toss gently. Place in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until glazed, stirring every 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 42 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 179mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SWEET 'N' SAUCY MEATBALLS
I got the recipe for these meatballs from one of my husband's parishioners, and I have modified it over the years. I usually double it to accommodate our big family of eight.-Kim Brandt, Lovell, Wyoming
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 4-6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine egg and oats. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. , Place in a lightly greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Combine water, ketchup and sugar; pour over meatballs. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 637mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
SWEET & SASSY MEATBALLS
Categories Beef Appetizer Cocktail Party Super Bowl Kid-Friendly
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. In a 12-inch skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels; crumble bacon and set aside. Drain off all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings; set skillet aside. 2. For meatballs, in a large bowl combine crumbled bacon, eggs, bread crumbs, onion, garlic and salt. Add ground pork; mix well. Shape into 36 meatballs (each about 1 ½ inch diameter). 3. Brown meatballs, half at a time, in reserved bacon drippings. Drain meatballs on paper towels. Transfer meatballs to a 3 ½ or 4 quart slow cooker. 4. In a medium bowl combine cranberry sauce and barbecue sauce. Pour over meatballs in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low setting for 5 to 6 hours or on high-heat setting for 2 ½ to 3 hours.
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.
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.
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
EASY BAKED SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS
A super quick 'home-made' sweet and sour sauce with tasty meatballs that are baked in the oven. Serve with rice or over warm noodles as a main meal. Alternatively serve them as a party food with cocktail forks or toothpicks. It may seem there are a lot of ingredients, but the sauce and meatballs take very little time to prepare. A budget friendly family meal or a great recipe to make for a potluck. You can use recipe #487741 Homemade ponzu sauce posted by GailAnng as a good substitute for the 'ponzu lime citrus dressing and sauce.'
Provided by Jubes
Categories Chinese
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For the sauce - mix the cornstarch with ¼ cup water in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Add all of the remaining sauce ingredients to a small saucepan and stir over a medium heat for approximately one minute.
- Add the cornstarch mixture and stir to combine.
- Continue stirring until the mixture becomes thick and glossy- about 5 minutes. Set the sauce aside to cool.
- For the meatballs - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C ).
- Use a food processor to make fresh breadcrumbs ( I used 4 slices of bread with crusts removed).
- Add all meatball ingredients to a medium sized mixing bowl and thoroughly mix together.
- Roll into small meatballs with your hands, using about a tablespoon of mix at a time.
- Place meatballs in a 9 x 13 baking dish and, if using as a main meal, add the optional cup of pineapple chunks if desired - Just spread them evenly around the meatballs.
- Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the meatballs , ensuring that they are all covered.
- Bake for 30 minutes and stir. Continue to bake for another 15 minutes and stir again. Check for doneness and bake longer if needed.
- Serve over rice or noodles for a main meal. Lightly sprinkle each meal with toasted sesame seeds or finely sliced green onions for presentation if desired.
- Can be served as cocktail meatballs in a single large bowl with cocktail forks or toothpicks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.5, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 123.6, Sodium 626.5, Carbohydrate 60.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 41.1, Protein 24.1
SWEET AND SASSY MEATBALLS
Make and share this Sweet and Sassy Meatballs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories Meat
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Orange Puree: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine sweet potato and carrots and enough cool water to cover the vegetables. Bring to a boil and cook for about 20 minutes or until the carrots are very tender.
- Drain vegetables, then transfer them to a food processor. Add 2 tablespoons of the water.
- Purée on high until very smooth. Stop as needed to scape sides of bowl. If needed, add another tablespoon of water to ensure a smooth consistency.
- The purée can be refrigerated for up to 3 days, or frozen in 1/4 cup portions for up to 3 months.
- Meatballs: Heat oven to 350°F Use oil to coat a rimmed baking sheet. In a large bowl, whisk together egg, garlic, ginger, orange purée, jam, ketchup, salt and wheat germ. Add ground meat and mix with your hands until well combined.
- Using damp hands, pinch off large tablespoons of the meat mixture and gently shape into balls. Arrange meatballs on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, then use a spatula to flip meatballs and cook for another 10 minutes or until browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.1, Fat 21.6, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 126.6, Sodium 377.1, Carbohydrate 31.6, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 10.1, Protein 30.5
Tips:
- Choose the right type of meat: Ground beef is the most common choice for meatballs, but you can also use ground pork, lamb, or turkey. If you're using a leaner meat, like turkey, you may need to add some fat, such as olive oil or butter, to keep the meatballs moist.
- Use a variety of seasonings: Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices to flavor your meatballs. Some popular choices include garlic, onion, parsley, oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary.
- Mix the ingredients thoroughly: Make sure all of the ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the meatball mixture. This will help to ensure that each meatball is flavorful and cooked evenly.
- Shape the meatballs evenly: Use a spoon or your hands to shape the meatballs into uniform sizes. This will help them to cook evenly.
- Cook the meatballs thoroughly: Meatballs should be cooked until they are browned on the outside and cooked through on the inside. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Conclusion:
Meatballs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. They can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. They can also be used in soups, stews, and sandwiches. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find a meatball recipe that you'll love.
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