EVELYN'S SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS

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This is my grandmother's sweet and sour meatball recipe. For those who like to use up everything, it's a great way to make use of sweet pickle juice - as the pickles are used up, I just save the juice in a jar at the back of the fridge. Easy, quick prep, can be cooked on stove top, in oven or crockpot and can cook meatballs in the sauce or pre-cook in microwave, fry pan or oven. This recipe freezes well and is easily doubled. Also kid-friendly; my 4 year old who is going through the stage of "KD and hotdogs or nothing" eats this without prompting!

Provided by morleahs mom

Categories     Meat

Time 1h40m

Yield 24-30 meatballs plus 3 cups sauce, 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup ketchup
1 cup sweet pickle juice (eg. bread and butter, sweet mixed, etc.)
1 cup water
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon soya sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional)
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup milk (use 1 c for meatloaf)
1 1/2 teaspoons onion flakes or 1/2 small onion, chopped and sauteed
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Sauce:.
  • Mix all ingredients (may leave out cornstarch, but sauce may be thin).
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer while preparing meat.
  • Drop in meat and simmer at least 30 minutes more.
  • If I'm not in a hurry, this sits and cooks on all day on the stove top.
  • Meatballs:.
  • Combine all ingredients and blend thoroughly - hands work best!
  • Roll into small balls and drop into sauce, or cook first then add to sauce.
  • Serve over rice.
  • NOTE: Sauce is also great for ribs.

Salman Ashamed
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the meatballs are always delicious.


Davian Swaby
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The meatballs are done in under 30 minutes.


Branded Shahid
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. The meatballs are so tender and the sauce is so flavorful.


Ayazhussain Laghari
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These meatballs are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love to serve them with rice and broccoli.


RastaGod
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my meatballs turned out really dry. I think I might have overcooked them.


AFG KING FETRAT.? King
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet and sour sauce and they don't even realize they're eating broccoli.


Steam carriage
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about them.


Sara Sunar
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These meatballs were a lot of work, but they were worth it. They were so delicious and everyone loved them.


Keith Perkins
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I'm not a big fan of sweet and sour sauce, but these meatballs were surprisingly good. The sauce was not too sweet and the meatballs were very flavorful.


Maxamed Ali
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover meat. I used ground beef and it turned out great.


Josh Mounsey
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I was really excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed with the results. The meatballs were dry and the sauce was too sweet.


Raja Real Estate
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


RDR&P GAMING (Rebel Rouzer)
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The meatballs are so tender and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and sour.


Eliasa Njojo
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The meatballs were a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Manuel Moreno
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These meatballs were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Mahmuda Mahfuza
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I love this recipe! The meatballs are always a crowd-pleaser, and the sauce is so versatile. I've served it over rice, noodles, and even mashed potatoes.


rabbi Paholan
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The meatballs were easy to make and turned out perfectly. The sauce was delicious, with a great balance of sweet and sour.


nghokos moses
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These meatballs were a hit with my family! The sauce was tangy and flavorful, and the meatballs were tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


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