Sweet ‘n Sour Meatballs is a delightful dish perfect for a casual weekend dinner or as an appetizer for gatherings with friends and family. This recipe, inspired by Taste Of Home magazine, brings together savory meatballs with a tangy and sweet sauce that’s sure to impress your taste buds. 🍽️
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 | Eggs |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1 1/2 | Salt |
| 1 | Pound Ground Beef |
| 2 | Cups Tomato Juice |
| 2 | Cups Brown Sugar |
| 3 1/2 | Cups White Vinegar |
| 1 | Teaspoon Salt |
| 10 | Cups Bread Crumbs |
| 1/4 | Cup Oil |
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
- Grease a 13″x9″x2″ baking dish.
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Prepare the Meatballs:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, finely chopped onion, bread crumbs, and salt.
- Add the ground beef to the mixture and thoroughly combine all the ingredients until well incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into 1-1/2″ meatballs, ensuring they are evenly sized for consistent cooking.
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Brown the Meatballs:
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Brown the meatballs in batches, ensuring they are cooked evenly on all sides.
- As each batch is browned, transfer them to the prepared baking dish, arranging them in a single layer.
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Prepare the Sweet ‘n Sour Sauce:
- In a saucepan, combine the tomato juice, brown sugar, white vinegar, and salt.
- Stir the mixture over medium heat until the brown sugar is completely dissolved and the sauce is well combined.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
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Combine and Bake:
- Once the sauce is ready, pour it evenly over the meatballs in the baking dish, ensuring they are well coated.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven, uncovered.
- Bake the meatballs for 40-45 minutes, or until they are cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Once the meatballs are cooked, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or green onions, if desired.
- Serve the Sweet ‘n Sour Meatballs hot alongside mashed potatoes or as a standalone appetizer, and enjoy the delicious combination of flavors!
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 546.9
- Fat: 24.3g
- Saturated Fat: 8.1g
- Cholesterol: 156.4mg
- Sodium: 1185.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 54.2g
- Fiber: 1.7g
- Sugar: 34g
- Protein: 27.6g
These Sweet ‘n Sour Meatballs are not only flavorful and satisfying but also versatile, making them perfect for various occasions from family dinners to potluck gatherings. Try them out and let the savory-sweet goodness delight your taste buds! 🍴
