Best 3 Sweet And Sour Meatballs Sauce Recipes

Seeking culinary delight in a harmonious blend of sweet and sour flavors? Look no further, as we embark on a tantalizing journey to discover the ultimate recipe for "Sweet and Sour Meatballs Sauce." This delectable sauce promises an explosion of tastes, tantalizing your palate with its perfect balance of sweet and tangy notes. We'll explore various recipes, guiding you through the process of creating this mouthwatering sauce that will transform your meatballs into irresistible culinary treasures. Whether you prefer classic Cantonese-style meatballs or crave innovative twists, this article will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to craft the perfect Sweet and Sour Meatball Sauce.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS IN SAUCE

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A family recipe (from my mother-in-law) for a unique twist on traditional meatballs. These are baked in a wonderful tomato-based sweet and sour sauce, which is delicious over rice! I doubled the original sauce recipe. We love extra sauce, and this recipe will make a lot.

Provided by Rebekah Rose Hills

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds ground beef
2 eggs
1 ½ cups bread crumbs
¼ cup finely chopped onion
¾ cup milk
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups ketchup
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 cups water
⅔ cup brown sugar
⅔ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Mix the ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, onion, milk, salt, and black pepper together in a large mixing bowl until evenly combined. Form the mixture into 12 large meatballs. Arrange the meatballs into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Stir the ketchup, tomato sauce, water, brown sugar, white sugar, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and chili powder together in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until well combined and hot, about 5 minutes. Pour the tomato sauce mixture over the meatballs in the baking dish. Turn the meatballs to coat in the sauce.
Bake in the preheated oven until the meatballs are cooked through and no longer pink in the center, 60 to 90 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 596.8 calories, Carbohydrate 84.8 g, Cholesterol 133.4 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 1620.8 mg, Sugar 62.9 g

PORK FRIED RICE MEATBALLS WITH HOMEMADE SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE

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All the deliciousness of pork fried rice in a portable, bite-sized format. Serve these meatballs with homemade sweet and sour sauce for a fun treat at your next game day party.

Provided by Buckwheat Queen

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Pork

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

2 cups water
⅛ teaspoon salt
¾ cup parboiled long-grain white rice (such as Uncle Ben's®)
½ cup carrots, diced
2 tablespoons tamari
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 pound ground pork
½ cup frozen peas
½ cup diced green onion
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1 cup pineapple juice
⅔ cup white sugar
⅓ cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Combine water and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add rice and carrots. Cook until rice is tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse; set aside to cool. Drizzle tamari and rice vinegar over cooled rice and stir.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Combine cooked rice mixture, ground pork, peas, green onion, egg, ginger, garlic powder, salt, and white pepper in a large bowl. Mix by hand until just combined; do not overmix. Shape mixture into 25 to 30 golfball-sized meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until browned on the outside and no longer pink inside, about 22 minutes.
While meatballs are cooking, combine cornstarch and water in a bowl and whisk well.
Combine pineapple juice, sugar, white vinegar, and rice vinegar in a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Add 1 tablespoon of the mixture to the cornstarch mixture and stir well. Pour cornstarch mixture into the saucepan, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium and whisk until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and pour sauce into a deep serving dish.
Arrange baked meatballs on a serving plate. Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot with sauce on the side or drizzled over meatballs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Carbohydrate 40.6 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 491.7 mg, Sugar 21.1 g

KITTENCAL'S PORCUPINE MEATBALLS IN SWEET AND SOUR TOMATO SAUCE

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If you don't mind the idea of using canned soup this is a delicious tomato sauce, because of the instant rice in the meatballs it will need about 1-1/2 to 2 hours of cooking time , I sometimes remove about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of the simmering sauce cool slightly then mix into the ground beef mixture before shaping into meatballs, you may need to adjust the brown sugar and vinegar amounts during cooking --- for meatballs I use my recipe#69173

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Vegetable

Time 2h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

4 tablespoons oil (or as needed)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional or adjust to desired heat level)
2 (14 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (10 ounce) can tomato soup, undiluted (Campbell's is best to use)
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4-1/3 cup brown sugar (or to taste)
1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste) or 1 teaspoon white salt (or to taste)
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
1 1/2 lbs ground beef (use my Kittencal's Italian Melt-In-Your-Mouth Meatballs)
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant rice (such as Minute Rice)

Steps:

For the meatballs; mix the ground beef with ingredients stated in the recipe.
Mix in 1-1/2 cups instant uncooked rice.
Shape into about 1-1/4--inch balls or as desired, then place onto a plate.
For the sauce; in a pot heat oil over medium-high heat.
Add in onion, oregano and basil; cook stirring for about 3-4 minutes or until softened.
Add in garlic and chili flakes; cook stirring for 2-3 minutes.
Add in all remaining sauce ingredients; bring to a simmer stirring over medium heat until well combined.
Place the meatballs into the simmering sauce; bring back to a simmer (do not stir the sauce for at least 25 minutes or the meatballs will break apart).
Reduce heat to low or to a low simmer and cook uncovered for about 1-1/2 to 2 hours stirring frequently after the 25-30 minutes of cooking time.
Adjust the brown sugar and vinegar amounts if needed, then season with more salt and black pepper.

Tips:

Brown your meatballs evenly for a consistent texture and flavor.
Use a large skillet or pot to avoid overcrowding the meatballs and ensure even cooking.
Add your sauce ingredients slowly and stir constantly to prevent clumping.
Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve your sweet and sour 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 or party appetizer. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe, give sweet and sour meatballs a try. You won't be disappointed!