MOMMOM'S SWEET & SOUR MEATBALLS

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This is a recipe from my cousin's hubby's grandmother. She would always make this for the holiday season. Very unusual, but very good!

Provided by Linda Kauppinen

Categories     Other Sauces

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 lb ground chuck
1 large onion, diced
salt and pepper
1/4 c plain bread crumbs
1/4 to 1/2 c water (optional)
sauce arturo (see directions)
1 can(s) cranberries, whole, 16 oz.
SAUCE ARTURO
1/2 c fresh mushrooms, finely chopped
1/2 c water
1/2 c tomato paste
1/2 c soy sauce
1/2 c cider vinegar
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp salt
2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 pinch ginger
2 pinch nutmeg
2 pinch onion powder
2 pinch paprika

Steps:

  • 1. Meatballs: Mix ground chuck, onion, salt, pepper and breadcrumbs. Form meat mixture into small meatballs about the size of a melon ball or small walnut.
  • 2. Put cranberries into the pot that you will be using to cook the entire mixture and simmer on low until it's "melted".
  • 3. Sauce Arturo: Mix mushrooms, water, tomato paste, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, salt, garlic, pepper, giner, nutmeg, onion powder and paprika in a saute' pan and cook on low until it begins to bubble. Add this mixture to the cranberries in the pot.
  • 4. Add raw meatballs to the sauce mixture in the pot. Add waterif the sauce is too thick. Cover the pot with lid and cook "until they smell really good" and the meatballs are done.

Princess Gakenia
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my meatballs turned out dry and tough. I'm going to try this recipe again.


Lillyana Lillian
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These meatballs were a lot of work, but they were worth it. They were so delicious!


Nuur Ali
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices to the sauce and it turned out much better.


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


Shazaib Jaan
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I've tried many sweet and sour meatball recipes, but this one is by far the best. The meatballs are tender and juicy, and the sauce is perfectly balanced.


Kymmuddky
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These meatballs were amazing! The sauce was so flavorful and the meatballs were cooked perfectly.


Robina Khalid
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I made these meatballs for a potluck and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them!


Howard Sterling Jr
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These meatballs were easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making them again.


OLAMIDE OLANSIHLE
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I've made these meatballs several times and they always turn out great. They're a family favorite.


Thabo Maieane
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These meatballs were delicious! The sauce was perfect and the meatballs were cooked to perfection.


Anne Glenn
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them! The sauce was especially good. I will definitely be making these again.


Logan Auclair
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These meatballs were a hit at my dinner party! They were so easy to make and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.