Recipe: Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Description:
These Sweet and Sour Meatballs are a consistent favorite, loved by kids, adults, and even the pickiest eaters. The combination of savory meatballs with a tangy-sweet sauce is simply irresistible. Whether you make your own meatballs from scratch or opt for a good commercial brand, this recipe promises to delight your taste buds with every bite.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar 🍯
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 🍏
- 1/4 cup catsup 🍅
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce 🥢
- 24 meatballs (homemade or store-bought) 🍖
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 39
- Fat Content: 0g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 94.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 9.7g
- Fiber Content: 0g
- Sugar Content: 9g
- Protein Content: 0.2g
Cooking Time:
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes ⏰
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes ⏰
- Total Time: 35 minutes ⏰
Recipe Category: Meat 🥩
Keywords: Kid Friendly, Potluck, < 60 Mins, Oven 🍽️
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
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Place the meatballs in a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish, ensuring they are evenly distributed for even cooking and sauce coverage.
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In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar and flour, stirring until well blended. Then, add the cider vinegar, catsup, and soy sauce to the mixture.
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Stir the sauce over medium heat until it becomes bubbly and slightly thickened, which should take about 5 minutes. This step allows the flavors to meld together, creating a deliciously tangy-sweet sauce.
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Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the meatballs in the casserole dish, ensuring each meatball is coated generously with the flavorful sauce.
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Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and the sauce is bubbling and caramelized to perfection.
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Serve the sweet and sour meatballs hot over a bed of fluffy rice, allowing the flavors to mingle and creating a delightful meal that will please everyone at the table.
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Enjoy the savory-sweet goodness of these delectable meatballs with your family and friends, savoring each flavorful bite and relishing in the joy of homemade comfort food.
This recipe yields 24 mouthwatering meatballs, making it perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or simply enjoying a cozy meal at home. With its simple yet flavorful ingredients and easy preparation, these Sweet and Sour Meatballs are sure to become a staple in your recipe collection.
