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Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Sweet and Sour Meatballs: Easy, Juicy Family Favorite

A quick and easy recipe for Sweet and Sour Meatballs that will delight the whole family.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound ground meat can substitute with ground turkey, pork, or homemade ground chicken
  • 1 cup rolled oats gluten-free alternative to breadcrumbs, can be omitted
  • 1 small onion finely chopped or use dried onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt essential for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper adjust according to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce optional, adds umami flavor
For the Sweet and Sour Sauce
  • 1 cup ketchup base for sweetness and acidity
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar can substitute with honey or a sugar alternative
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch optional, for thickening the sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mustard optional based on taste
  • 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce or any preferred sauce
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar balances sweetness

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Dish
  • cookie scoop
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, rolled oats, chopped onion, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix until just combined.
  3. Using a small cookie scoop, portion out the meat mixture and roll it into balls about 1 inch in diameter. Place in a greased baking dish.
  4. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, brown sugar, mustard, ketchup, and teriyaki sauce until smooth.
  5. Slowly stir in the white vinegar until well blended.
  6. Pour the sauce over the meatballs in the baking dish, ensuring they are well-coated.
  7. Bake the meatballs for 25 minutes, uncovered, until cooked through.
  8. Let the meatballs rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve over rice or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 15gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Customize the sauce with different flavors according to your preferences. Freeze extra meatballs for convenient meals later.

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