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Sweet and sour meatballs, a dish treasured for its enticing blend of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors, is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or even a snack. This delectable dish, a testament to the culinary creativity of many cultures, offers a seamless fusion of flavors and textures, with the tender meatballs enveloped in a vibrant sauce that tantalizes the taste buds. Whether you're seeking a crowd-pleasing dish for your next gathering or a flavorful addition to your weekly meal rotation, this sweet and sour meatball recipe is the perfect choice. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the steps involved in crafting this delightful dish, ensuring you create a memorable and delectable dining experience.

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

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 AND SOUR MEATBALLS II



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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

1 pound ground beef
1 egg
1 onion, chopped
1 cup dry bread crumbs
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup water
½ cup cider vinegar
½ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce

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 SWEET-AND-SOUR MEATBALLS



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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

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
1 package (12 ounces) frozen fully cooked homestyle or Swedish meatballs, thawed
1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup cold water
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
Hot cooked rice, optional
Thinly sliced green onions, optional

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.

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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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 1h5m

Yield 38 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (20-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup peach preserves
1 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/2 orange, zested and juiced
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Neely Dry Rub
1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
1 shallot, minced
1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1 cup grated Parmesan
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
Pinch of red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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.

EASY CROCK POT SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS



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I think this is a Mr. Food recipe but I saw it made on a news broadcast. It's awesome served with rice and oh so easy!! They used one of those new crock pot liners and so did I and it does make for super quick cleanup.

Provided by LAURIE

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 4h5m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (9 -10 ounce) jar sweet and sour sauce
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 1/2 lbs frozen meatballs
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained

Steps:

  • If using liner, place it in a slow cooker bowl, fitting it snugly against the bottom and sides of the bowl; pull top of liner over the bowl rim.
  • Place all ingredients in the slow cooker; stir gently then cover with the lid.
  • Cook on low setting for 7 to 8 hours, or on high setting for 4 to 5 hours, until done.
  • Carefully remove the lid to allow steam to escape.
  • Serve directly from the slow cooker over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69, Fat 0.2, Cholesterol 0.2, Sodium 327.4, Carbohydrate 16.5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 14.1, Protein 1.2

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS



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Bottled sweet-and-sour sauce is the easy glaze for homemade meatballs.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1/3 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
1/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 egg
1 jar (10 oz) sweet-and-sour sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. In large bowl, mix beef, onion, bread crumbs, milk, salt, pepper and egg. Shape mixture into thirty 1-inch meatballs. In ungreased 13x9-inch pan, place meatballs.
  • Bake uncovered about 15 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink in center and thermometer inserted in center reads 160°F.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, mix meatballs and sweet-and-sour sauce. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce and meatballs are hot. Serve hot with toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Meatball, Sodium 75 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS RECIPE



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These Sweet and Sour Meatballs are made with frozen meatballs and pineapple chunks and are covered in a DELICIOUS homemade sweet and sour sauce!! It's the perfect appetizer or dinner idea served over rice or noodles.

Provided by Lil' Luna

Categories     Appetizer     Main Course

Time 19m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup Brown Sugar (loosely packed)
1/2 cup Rice Vinegar
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tbsp Soy Sauce
2 1/4 cups Pineapple Juice
1 tbsp Cornstarch
25 All-Purpose Meatballs ((frozen if fine))
peppers (chopped (optional))
1 cup Drained Small Pineapple Chunks
2 tbsp Sliced Green Onions (for garnish)
Rice for serving

Steps:

  • Add brown sugar, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce and 2 cups of pineapple juice to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil.
  • In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and remaining ¼ cup pineapple juice together, whisking to get out all the lumps. Whisk into your skillet and add Meatballs and chopped peppers. Bring to a simmer. Cover and cook 8-10 minutes, until sauce has thickened and the meatballs are heated through.
  • Stir in pineapple chunks. Serve warm over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Sodium 298 mg, Sugar 30 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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.

EASY BAKED SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS



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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

1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup ketchup
1 cup pineapple juice
3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
4 teaspoons ponzu sauce, lime citrus dressing and sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
4 teaspoons maple syrup
1/2 cup water
1 lb ground beef
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup applesauce
1 tablespoon ponzu sauce, lime citrus dressing and sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup fresh soft breadcrumbs, measure well packed (add extra if your meatballs need more binding to hold their shape)
1 cup pineapple chunk (optional)
toasted sesame seeds (for decoration or presentation, optional, optional) (optional) or finely sliced green onion (for decoration or presentation) (optional)

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

SIMPLE SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS



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Make our Simple Sweet and Sour Meatballs that are paired with an incredibly delicious sauce that's easy to make and adds the perfect tangy taste.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 oz. (3/4 of 16-oz. pkg.) frozen fully cooked meatballs
1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen stir-fry vegetables (sliced green, red and yellow peppers, and white onions)
1/4 cup apricot jam
1/4 cup KRAFT Classic CATALINA Dressing
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
3 cups hot cooked instant white rice

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except rice in large skillet; cover.
  • Cook on medium-high heat 10 min. or until meatballs and vegetables are heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 1.5 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 1350 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 18 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients. Fresh, high-quality ingredients will give your meatballs the best flavor.
  • Don't overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing will make the meatballs tough.
  • Use a large enough skillet to cook the meatballs. Crowding the meatballs in the skillet will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the meatballs in the slow cooker. Again, this will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will give the meatballs time to absorb the flavors of the sauce.
  • Serve the meatballs over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

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

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