SPICY SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS

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These meatballs were brought to an office potluck by one of my co-workers. Water chestnuts give these nicely glazed meatballs a wonderful texture. - Kim Johnston, East Wenatchee, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 25 meatballs.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 egg
1/2 cup water
1 cup finely chopped water chestnuts
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 pound ground beef
SAUCE:
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 small onion, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the first five sauce ingredients until smooth; add onion. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Drain meatballs; top with sauce.

Nutrition Facts :

Sakib Ahsan
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I'm not usually a big fan of sweet and sour dishes, but these meatballs were really good. The sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and sour.


Malik hassan
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These meatballs were so easy to make and they were absolutely delicious! I served them over rice and they were a huge hit with my family.


Philip Kweku Quansah
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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.


Emileen Lani Wilson
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These meatballs were a bit too spicy for my kids, but my husband and I loved them. We'll definitely be making them again, but we'll use less chili sauce next time.


Awudu Bashiru
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were actually really good. The sauce was delicious and the meatballs were cooked perfectly.


Krystal Burrell
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These meatballs were a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved them, and they were gone in no time. I will definitely be making them again.


Tristen Butler
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I had a lot of trouble getting the meatballs to brown. I think I might have needed to cook them for longer.


Nina Eichman
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but these meatballs were surprisingly mild. The sauce was sweet and tangy, and the meatballs were cooked perfectly.


Felton Mozingo
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I love the way these meatballs look! They're so colorful and festive. I can't wait to try them!


Md sumon Khan
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These meatballs were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would reduce the amount of brown sugar next time.


moynul hassan
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I've tried this recipe a few times now and I've always been happy with the results. The meatballs are always juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and sour.


Fonji Benadette
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These meatballs were amazing! The sauce was so flavorful and the meatballs were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again soon.


Joseph Obeng
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I found that the meatballs were a bit dry. I think I would add more liquid to the sauce next time.


Shelie Johnson
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These meatballs were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. I'll probably try making them again with less chili sauce next time.


MD Fardin Islam
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The meatballs are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


Somto Chibuoke
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These meatballs were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I used ground turkey instead of beef and they were still very juicy and flavorful.


Mark Mcdermott
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The meatballs are savory and slightly spicy, while the sauce is sweet and tangy. It's a great balance that keeps me coming back for more.


Najeeb Kha
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These spicy sweet and sour meatballs were a hit at my dinner party! The sauce was perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of heat and sweetness. The meatballs were juicy and flavorful, and the combination of flavors was incredible. I will defi