Sweet and Sour Meatballs – Irresistible Homemade Recipe!

Indulge in the deliciousness of homemade Sweet and Sour Meatballs with this irresistible recipe. These tender meatballs are bathed in a tangy and sweet sauce, creating the perfect balance of flavors. Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or craving a comforting meal, these meatballs are sure to impress. Try this mouthwatering recipe and treat your taste buds to a delightful culinary experience.

How Sweet and Sour Meatballs Became a Family Favorite ?

Let me share a heartwarming story about how Sweet and Sour Meatballs became an all-time favorite in our household. Whenever I prepare this recipe, the aroma fills the kitchen and instantly brings back cherished memories. It all started when my husband, a self-proclaimed meatball enthusiast, took his first bite of these succulent meatballs. The blend of savory meat, onions, and aromatic spices, paired with the incredible sweet and sour sauce, left him speechless. Since that day, Sweet and Sour Meatballs have become a staple on our family’s dinner table, reminding us of the love and joy shared in every bite.

Fresh ingredients and aromatic spices used in making Sweet and Sour Meatballs.

Why This Sweet and Sour Meatball Recipe Will Leave You Craving More ?

• Unforgettable flavor combination of tender meatballs and tangy sweet sauce
• Made with lean ground meat, ensuring a healthier option without compromising taste
• A perfect balance of savory and sweet, creating a taste sensation that will delight your palate
• The inclusion of oats adds a unique texture and enhances the overall taste
• Versatile recipe suitable for various occasions, from family dinners to potluck gatherings
• Serve over hot, fluffy rice for a satisfying and complete meal

How to Bake This Sweet and Sour Meatball Recipe ?

Meatballs:

• 680 grams (1.5 lbs) of lean ground meat (beef, pork, or chicken)
• 90 grams (3/4 cup) of quick oats or lightly pulsed old-fashioned oats
• 2 slightly beaten eggs
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) of milk
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce

Sauce:

• 50-100 grams (1/4-1/2 cup) of brown sugar (adjust to your preferred sweetness)
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) of apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon of yellow mustard
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) of barbecue sauce
• 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce

Hot cooked rice for serving

How to Make Sweet and Sour Meatballs ?

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).

In a large mixing bowl, combine the lean ground meat, oats, beaten eggs, chopped onion, milk, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Shape the mixture into 12 meatballs, each about 5 cm (2 inches) in diameter.

Place the meatballs in a lightly greased 23×33 cm (9×13 inch) baking pan.

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, yellow mustard, barbecue sauce, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.

Pour the sauce over the meatballs, ensuring they are thoroughly coated.

Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has slightly thickened.

Serve the Sweet and Sour Meatballs over hot cooked rice for a complete and satisfying meal.

Notes:

• For a healthier alternative, you can use lean ground turkey or chicken instead of beef or pork.
• Feel free to adjust the sweetness of the sauce by adding more or less brown sugar according to your taste preferences.
• These meatballs can also be prepared in advance and frozen for later use. Simply thaw and reheat when needed.
• Experiment with different types of barbecue sauce to add a unique twist to the flavor profile.

Treat yourself and your loved ones to the delightful flavors of homemade Sweet and Sour Meatballs. With its tender meatballs, irresistible sauce, and comforting aroma, this recipe is guaranteed to become a favorite in your household. Perfectly balanced between savory and sweet, this dish offers a culinary experience that will leave you craving more. Gather around the dinner table and create lasting memories with this delicious recipe. Enjoy!

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Homemade Sweet and Sour Meatballs served with a tangy sauce and hot cooked rice.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I use a different type of vinegar?

While apple cider vinegar adds a distinct flavor to the sauce, you can use other types of vinegar like white vinegar or rice vinegar if that’s what you have on hand. The taste may vary slightly, but it will still be delicious.

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Jannah

Sweet and Sour Meatballs with this irresistible recipe. These tender meatballs are bathed in a tangy and sweet sauce, creating the perfect balance of flavors. Whether you're hosting a family dinner or craving a comforting meal, these meatballs are sure to impress. T

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Course Main Course, Main Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Ingredients

  

Meatballs:

• 680 grams 1.5 lbs of lean ground meat (beef, pork, or chicken)
• 90 grams 3/4 cup of quick oats or lightly pulsed old-fashioned oats
• 2 slightly beaten eggs
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 60 ml 1/4 cup of milk
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce

Sauce:

• 50-100 grams 1/4-1/2 cup of brown sugar (adjust to your preferred sweetness)
• 60 ml 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon of yellow mustard
• 60 ml 1/4 cup of barbecue sauce
• 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce

Hot cooked rice for serving

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the lean ground meat, oats, beaten eggs, chopped onion, milk, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
• Shape the mixture into 12 meatballs, each about 5 cm (2 inches) in diameter.
• Place the meatballs in a lightly greased 23x33 cm (9x13 inch) baking pan.
• In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, yellow mustard, barbecue sauce, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.
• Pour the sauce over the meatballs, ensuring they are thoroughly coated.
• Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has slightly thickened.
• Serve the Sweet and Sour Meatballs over hot cooked rice for a complete and satisfying meal.

Notes

For a healthier alternative, you can use lean ground turkey or chicken instead of beef or pork.
Feel free to adjust the sweetness of the sauce by adding more or less brown sugar according to your taste preferences.
These meatballs can also be prepared in advance and frozen for later use. Simply thaw and reheat when needed.
Experiment with different types of barbecue sauce to add a unique twist to the flavor profile.

Keyword Meatballs, Sweet and Sour Meatballs