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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
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
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