Best 19 Sweet N Saucy Meatballs Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, there exists a tantalizing dish that captures the essence of sweet and savory flavors, tantalizing taste buds with its delectable allure. It is the "Sweet 'n Saucy Meatballs," a symphony of succulent, tender meatballs bathed in a luscious, lip-smacking sauce that harmonizes sweet and savory notes to perfection. Whether you seek a dish to impress at your next gathering, crave a comforting meal on a cozy evening, or simply desire a taste sensation that will leave you yearning for more, this culinary masterpiece beckons you to embark on a delectable journey.

Here are our top 19 tried and tested recipes!

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

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

EASY SWEET AND SPICY MEATBALLS



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I had these at a graduation party and they were wonderful. I was shocked when they told me the ingredients. I've made them ever since and they always go like hot cakes! Either hand roll meatballs using your favorite meatball recipe or purchase frozen prepared meatballs. If you use frozen, allow for more simmering time.

Provided by Jeniflower

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 4h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 (12 ounce) jars taco sauce
2 cups grape jelly
30 prepared meatballs

Steps:

  • Pour taco sauce and grape jelly into slow cooker; whisk to integrate jelly into sauce.
  • Gently drop meatballs into the sauce.
  • Cook on Low until sauce is warm and meatballs are tender and flavorful, about 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.3 calories, Carbohydrate 56.2 g, Cholesterol 69.8 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 708.3 mg, Sugar 40.8 g

SWEET 'N' SAUCY MEATBALLS



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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

1 egg
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1-1/2 cups water
1-1/4 cups ketchup
1 cup sugar

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.

SHANE'S SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h5m

Yield about 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound cooked and frozen meatballs, thawed
Two 8-ounce cans pineapple chunks, drained, juice reserved
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1 diced red or white onion
1/2 cup chopped green onion
6 cloves chopped garlic
Sweet and Sour Sauce, recipe follows
Coarse black pepper
4 cups ketchup
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
Black pepper (about 2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons pineapple juice

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



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/2 cup loosely packed brown sugar
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
2 1/4 cups pineapple juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
One 25-count bag All-Purpose Meatballs (still frozen is fine), recipe follows
1 tablespoon sriracha hot sauce
1 cup drained small pineapple chunks
Steamed long-grain rice, for serving
2 tablespoons sliced green onions, for garnish
5 pounds ground beef
1 1/2 cups plain breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons grainy mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons olive oil

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



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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.

SWEET 'N' SASSY MEATBALLS



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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

2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons plus 1 cup chili sauce, divided
1 cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1/2 cup reduced-sugar apricot preserves

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' TANGY MEATBALLS



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A friend from church gave me this recipe. It's one of my all time favorites.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup soft bread crumbs
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1/4 pound bulk pork sausage
1/4 pound ground beef
SAUCE:
3/4 cup ketchup
2 to 3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Hot cooked noodles or rice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble meat over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. , Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 13-15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°; drain. , In a large skillet, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar and soy sauce; add the meatballs. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until heated through and sauce is thickened. Serve with noodles or rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 155mg cholesterol, Sodium 2630mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS I



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Meatballs in sweet and sour sauce.

Provided by Tammy Moore

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 5h10m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds ground beef
1 egg
1 onion, chopped
1 pinch salt
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle chili sauce
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 cup grape jelly

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine beef, egg, onion and salt. Mix together, then shape into little balls.
  • In a slow cooker combine chili sauce, lemon juice and grape jelly. Stir in meatballs and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.6 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Cholesterol 136.8 mg, Fat 35.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 98.8 mg, Sugar 29.9 g

SWEET 'N' SPICY MEATBALLS



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You'll usually find a batch of these meatballs in my freezer. The slightly sweet sauce nicely complements the spicy pork sausage. -Genie Brown, Roanoke, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds bulk spicy pork sausage
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup red wine vinegar
1 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine sausage and egg. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°; drain. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until sugar is dissolved., Transfer meatballs to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add the sauce and stir gently to coat. Cover and keep warm on low until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS



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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

1 lb ground beef
Worcestershire sauce, to taste
3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
oregano, to taste
1 egg, slightly beaten
salt and pepper, to taste
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons soya sauce

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.

YUMMY SWEET 'N' SOUR MEATBALLS



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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

1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup whole milk
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
SAUCE:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 medium green pepper, cut into bite-size pieces

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 :

PATRICIA'S SWEET N SOUR MEATBALLS



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This is a recipe my host mum and dad in New Zealand prepared for us for dinner. Delish! They taste even better the second day. In my opinion, they are more sweet than sweet and sour, but still very good. The original recipe also called for 2 T black sauce, but I had no idea what that ingredient actually was, so I left it out. Prep and cooking time is approximate.

Provided by LadyNomad

Categories     Meat

Time 35m

Yield 30 meatballs, 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb ground beef (I used a 50/50 mix of beef and turkey)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 egg, beaten
1 (1 7/8 ounce) packet mushroom soup mix or 1 (1 7/8 ounce) packet mushroom-onion soup mix
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
salt and pepper (to taste)
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup tomato sauce or 1 cup tomato juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons malt vinegar
2/3 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons plum sauce (optional, found in the Asian food section of the supermarket)
salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Mix together ingredients for meatballs and roll into small balls.
  • Brown meatballs in a large skillet.
  • Combine ingredients for sauce and pour over meatballs in skillet.
  • Bring to a boil and cook until meatballs are fully cooked (internal temperature of 160° Fahrenheit/71° Celsius).
  • Serve with rice or baked potatoes to soak up the extra sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 909.7, Fat 39.6, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 112.1, Sodium 5061.8, Carbohydrate 109.7, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 46.9, Protein 30.6

ALWAYS PERFECT SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS



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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

1 lb ground beef
garlic powder
onion powder
1 egg
1/4 cup matzo meal
12 ounces chili sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice

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!).

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS III



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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

1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut
1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
3 pounds small meatballs

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 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 'N SOUR SAUCE FOR MEATBALLS OR CHICKEN



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Sweet and tangy sauce for meatballs or chicken. I developed this recipe as a variation on my simple sweet and sour dipping sauce used in my Asian inspired recipe #336740 recipe. Still very simple to make but a little more sophisticated with the addition of brown sugar, pineapple and green pepper. I hope you enjoy it too!

Provided by Tinkerbell

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 2 1/2 cups of sauce

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon seasoning salt (I use Johnny's brand)
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, undrained (or chunks)
1/2 cup vinegar
2/3 cup water
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
1 small green pepper, chopped into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • In medium saucepan stir together both sugars, cornstarch and seasoning salt. Mix well.
  • Stir in pineapple, vinegar and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat just enough to keep it at a low boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in Worcestershire and cherry juice.
  • Add green pepper, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes.
  • For Meatballs: Pour sauce over your favorite cooked meatballs in casserole dish or in a pan on the stove and heat through.
  • For Chicken: Place boneless, skinless chicken breasts into 13x9x2 inch baking dish sprayed lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 20-30 minutes depending on thickness of chicken. Bake until chicken is no longer pink in the center. Uncover the last 10 minutes of cooking.

SWEET & SAVORY MEATBALLS



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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

1 (16 ounce) bag frozen italian style meatballs
1 (10 ounce) jar grape jelly
1 (12 ounce) jar chili sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt & pepper

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

Tips:

  • Use a combination of ground meats. This will give your meatballs a richer flavor and texture. Some good combinations include ground beef and pork, ground beef and lamb, or ground turkey and chicken.
  • Don't overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing will make the meatballs tough. Just mix until the ingredients are evenly combined.
  • Use a large skillet or Dutch oven to brown the meatballs. This will prevent them from overcrowding and steaming. Make sure the pan is hot before adding the meatballs and don't move them around too much while they are cooking.
  • Don't overcook the meatballs. They should be cooked through but still moist and juicy. The best way to check for doneness is to insert a meat thermometer into the center of a meatball. It should read 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Use a flavorful sauce for the meatballs. This will help to enhance their flavor and make them even more delicious. Some good options include tomato sauce, BBQ sauce, or sweet and sour sauce.

Conclusion:

Meatballs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or a quick and easy weeknight meal. With so many different recipes to choose from, there is sure to be a meatball recipe that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give meatballs a try!

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