Best 20 Sweet Sour Meatballs Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of sweet and sour meatballs, a delectable dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. With a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors, these meatballs are enveloped in a luscious sauce that is both flavorful and vibrant. Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or preparing a special meal for your loved ones, this recipe will guide you through the process of creating irresistible sweet sour meatballs that are sure to become a hit.

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

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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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

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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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.

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.

LANA'S SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS



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A wonderful savory meatball and sweet sauce recipe that works as a main dish, or you can use just the meatball recipe part for parties. I recommend serving over white rice.

Provided by LANAN

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 pounds lean ground beef
2 eggs
1 cup dry bread crumbs
½ cup finely chopped onion
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained with juice reserved
⅓ cup water
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
½ cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon seasoning salt
1 large carrot, diced
1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a large, shallow baking sheet.
  • In a large bowl, thoroughly mix the ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs and onion. Sprinkle with ginger, seasoning salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and sugar. Shape into one inch balls.
  • Place meatballs in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes; set aside.
  • To make the sauce, mix enough water with the reserved pineapple juice to make 1 cup. In a large pot over medium heat, combine the juice mixture, 1/3 cup water, vinegar, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Stir in cornstarch, ginger and seasoning salt, until smooth. Cover and cook until thickened.
  • Stir pineapple chunks, carrot, green pepper and meatballs into the sauce. Gently stir to coat the meatballs with the sauce. Simmer, uncovered, for about 20 minutes, or until meatballs are thoroughly cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 479.3 mg, Sugar 27.1 g

SWEET AND SOUR PINEAPPLE MEATBALLS



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We love this pineapple meatball recipe!

Provided by Alisha D.

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 large egg, beaten
3 ½ tablespoons cornstarch, divided
¾ teaspoon salt
1 dash ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, undrained
1 cup pineapple juice, or as needed
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup water
1 tablespoon water
¼ cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
2 green bell peppers, cut into thin strips
2 cups hot cooked white rice

Steps:

  • Combine ground beef, onion, egg, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Use a cookie scoop to shape into meatballs.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook, turning often, until browned and no longer pink in the centers, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove meatballs from the skillet and drain oil, reserving 1 1/2 tablespoons of drippings.
  • Drain pineapple chunks from the can, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. Add enough additional pineapple juice to make 1 1/2 cups total.
  • Combine pineapple juice, sugar, 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon water, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vinegar, soy sauce, and remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch in a bowl; mix well. Stir into drippings in the skillet.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and thickened. Add meatballs, pineapple chunks, and bell peppers. Cook until thoroughly heated, coating well, about 5 minutes. Serve over hot cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.3 calories, Carbohydrate 57.9 g, Cholesterol 78.3 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 16.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 575.6 mg, Sugar 35.8 g

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 IN OVEN



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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

3 pounds ground beef
⅓ cup dried onion flakes
1 ½ cups dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 eggs
¾ cup milk
1 cup cider vinegar
2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
2 tablespoons mustard powder
1 cup water, divided
2 tablespoons cornstarch

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

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!).

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

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 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

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

SLOW-COOKER SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS



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My family asks for these saucy meatballs all year long. I like to make them with ground beef in the winter and ground turkey in the spring.-Rachelle Stratton, Rock Springs, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 3h30m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons salt-free garlic herb seasoning blend
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground beef
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup chicken broth
1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup cider or white vinegar
1 green onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until lightly browned, 15-20 minutes., In large bowl, combine tomato sauce, broth, chili sauce, brown sugar and vinegar. Transfer meatballs to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Pour sauce over top. Cook, covered, on low until meatballs are cooked through, 3-4 hours. To serve, sprinkle with green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

ASIAN SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS



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You can serve this dish as a main course or as an appetizer!

Provided by Crosse & Blackwell

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Crosse & Blackwell®

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ pounds ground round
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, finely chopped
1 bunch green onions, finely chopped
1 ½ cups soft bread crumbs
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 (10 ounce) jar Crosse & Blackwell® Premium Ham Glaze
1 cup chili sauce
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine meat, water chestnuts, onions, bread crumbs, garlic and soy sauce in medium bowl. Mix thoroughly. Roll into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place in baking pan.
  • Bake 30 minutes. While meatballs are baking, combine ham glaze, chili sauce, red pepper flakes and ginger. Heat until hot and bubbly. Remove meatballs from oven, toss with sauce and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 22.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 1276.4 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

TANGY SWEET-AND-SOUR MEATBALLS



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Tangy sauce, a green pepper and some pineapple chunks transform premade meatballs into something special. Serve them over rice for a satisfying main dish. -Ruth Andrewson, Leavenworth, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks
1/3 cup water
3 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
30 frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs (about 15 ounces)
1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Set pineapple aside. Add water to juice if needed to measure 1 cup; pour into a large skillet. Add 1/3 cup water, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar and cornstarch; stir until smooth. , Cook over medium heat until thick, stirring constantly. Add the pineapple, meatballs and green pepper. , Simmer, uncovered, until heated through, about 20 minutes. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 682mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

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

VEGETARIAN SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS



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My mother first made these for me and now I made them all the time - incredibly delicious! Serve as a main course, an appetizer.. doesn't matter, they always taste great!

Provided by KIMCA

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 eggs
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup cottage cheese
½ cup finely chopped onion
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon dried sage
2 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup white vinegar
¾ cup apricot jam
1 cup ketchup
¼ cup minced onion
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 dash hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, Cheddar cheese, and cottage cheese until well blended. Mix in 1/2 cup onion, pecans, basil, salt and sage. Stir in bread crumbs. Form the mixture into 2 inch balls, and place them in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, vinegar, apricot jam, ketchup, 1/4 cup onion, oregano and hot pepper sauce. Pour over meatballs.
  • Bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until meatballs are firm, and sauce is thick and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 803.1 calories, Carbohydrate 82.3 g, Cholesterol 181.1 mg, Fat 44.9 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 2264.4 mg, Sugar 35.9 g

PORK FRIED RICE MEATBALLS WITH HOMEMADE SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE



Pork Fried Rice Meatballs with Homemade Sweet and Sour Sauce image

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

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your meatballs.
  • Don't overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing can make the meatballs tough.
  • Brown the meatballs in a hot skillet before adding them to the sauce. This will help to seal in the juices and prevent the meatballs from falling apart.
  • Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the meatballs over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes. You can also serve them as an appetizer or party food.

Conclusion:

Sweet and sour meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give sweet and sour meatballs a try. You won't be disappointed!

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