This sweet and sour meatball recipe came from my mother-in-law. I got it shortly after I was married and now it is a favorite of our kids. I like to serve it over rice.
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 egg
- salt and pepper to taste
Sweet and Sour Sauce
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup ketchup
- ½ cup cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Directions
Step 1
Make meatballs: Mix beef, bread crumbs, onion, egg, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until well combined.
Step 2
Shape mixture into 1 1/2-inch diameter balls.
Step 3
Cook meatballs in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until evenly browned and cooked through.
Step 4
Make sauce: Mix brown sugar, water, ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, and cornstarch together in a medium bowl until smooth.
Step 5
Pour sauce over meatballs. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce is thick, 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 6
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 5 | |
Calories 601 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat26g | 34% |
Saturated Fat10g | 52% |
Cholesterol114mg | 38% |
Sodium878mg | 38% |
Total Carbohydrate71g | 26% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 5% |
Total Sugars51g | |
Protein20g | |
Vitamin C5mg | 27% |
Calcium102mg | 8% |
Iron4mg | 19% |
Potassium477mg | 10% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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