sweet and sour meatballs
A classic comfort food, these sweet and sour meatballs are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for appetizers or a main dish!
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 0.5 pound ground beef
- 0.5 pound ground pork
- 0.33 cup bread crumbs plain
- 0.25 cup milk
- 1 large egg beaten
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce
- 0.67 cup ketchup
- 0.33 cup brown sugar packed
- 0.25 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, milk, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.0.5 pound ground beef
- Roll the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce. In a medium saucepan, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, white vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder.0.5 pound ground beef
- Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5-10 minutes, until slightly thickened.
- Add the baked meatballs to the sauce and stir gently to coat. Simmer for another 5-10 minutes to heat the meatballs through and allow the flavors to meld.0.5 pound ground beef
- Serve hot, as an appetizer or over rice.
Notes
Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions for an extra touch of flavor and visual appeal.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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