Best 8 Best Sweet And Sour Meatball Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our comprehensive guide to making the perfect sweet and sour meatball. This delectable dish combines the irresistible flavors of sweet, tangy, and savory, tantalizing your taste buds with every bite. Elevate your cooking skills with a variety of mouthwatering recipes curated to suit different preferences and dietary needs. Dive into the classic Sweet and Sour Meatballs, featuring tender meatballs smothered in a luscious sauce bursting with pineapple, bell pepper, and onion. Discover the lighter and healthier Baked Sweet and Sour Meatballs, where meatballs are baked to perfection, resulting in a crispy outer layer and a succulent interior.

For a unique twist, try the Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs, where the slow cooking process infuses the meatballs with incredible flavor and tenderness. Treat your taste buds to the delightful fusion of Asian and Italian cuisines with our Sweet and Sour Meatball Stir-Fry. And for those following a vegetarian lifestyle, relish the hearty and flavorful Vegetarian Sweet and Sour Meatballs, made with wholesome plant-based ingredients.

Whichever recipe you choose, embark on a culinary adventure that is sure to captivate your senses and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS II



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I got this recipe from my mother-in-law shortly after I was married. Now it is a favorite of our kids. I like to serve it over rice.

Provided by Cathy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
1 egg
1 onion, chopped
1 cup dry bread crumbs
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup water
½ cup cider vinegar
½ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine beef, egg, onion, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Roll into meatballs about 1 to 1 1/2 inches in size.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the meatballs until browned on all sides.
  • In a separate medium bowl, mix together the water, vinegar, ketchup, cornstarch, sugar and soy sauce. Pour over the meatballs, and allow sauce to thicken. Continue to heat until the sauce just starts to bubble.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 601 calories, Carbohydrate 70.5 g, Cholesterol 114.4 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 878.1 mg, Sugar 50.7 g

SWEET-AND-SOUR MEATBALLS



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These meatballs can also be made with ground venison instead of the ground beef - they're delicious either way! The recipe is great for parties or other social gatherings because it's simple to make and can easily be doubled.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
SAUCE:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, undrained
1/3 cup sliced green onions
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 medium green pepper, cut into strips
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 2 dozen 1-1/2-in. balls. Place in a greased 2-qt. baking dish. , For sauce, combine brown sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Add pineapple and juice, green onions, vinegar and soy sauce; cook and stir just until thickened and bubbly. Pour over meatballs. , Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Stir in green pepper. Cover and bake 10 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 637mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS



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This is a recipe my mom made for years and years. I've made it for parties as well as when I've had company over for supper. Everyone loves these meatballs. These meatballs are made without the addition of pineapple.

Provided by Pamma Lamma

Categories     Meat

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb ground beef
Worcestershire sauce, to taste
3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
oregano, to taste
1 egg, slightly beaten
salt and pepper, to taste
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons soya sauce

Steps:

  • For meatballs: Mix all ingredients (minus oil) together. Form into balls. Fry in oil until golden then place on paper towel to drain. Set aside
  • For Sauce: In medium saucepan, fry onion in oil until tender. Add all other sauce ingredients and simmer 20 minutes. Add meatballs and cook 1 hour on medium. Serve and Enjoy!
  • *You can also place browned meatballs and sauce mix into crock pot.

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/2 cup loosely packed brown sugar
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
2 1/4 cups pineapple juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
One 25-count bag All-Purpose Meatballs (still frozen is fine), recipe follows
1 tablespoon sriracha hot sauce
1 cup drained small pineapple chunks
Steamed long-grain rice, for serving
2 tablespoons sliced green onions, for garnish
5 pounds ground beef
1 1/2 cups plain breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons grainy mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the brown sugar, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce and 2 cups of the pineapple juice. Bring to a boil.
  • Make a slurry by mixing the cornstarch into the remaining 1/4 cup pineapple juice, whisking to get out all the lumps. Whisk the slurry into the skillet and add the All-Purpose Meatballs. Bring to a simmer and add the sriracha. Cover and cook until the sauce is thickened and the meatballs are heated through, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the pineapple chunks.
  • Serve over steamed rice, garnished with green onions.
  • To make the meatballs, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, cream, parsley, mustard, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Mix together well with your hands. Scoop out 1-tablespoon portions and roll them into balls with your hands. Place the meatballs onto parchment-lined baking sheets and put the baking sheets in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes for the meatballs to firm up.
  • To brown the meatballs, heat the olive oil in a heavy pot or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. Cook, turning the meatballs to make sure they brown all over, 5 to 7 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
  • Freezer instructions: Put the cooked meatballs in a single layer on baking sheets and put into the freezer. When frozen, divide them into freezer bags, 25 per bag, and return them to the freezer. Yield: 125 meatballs.

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS IN SAUCE



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A family recipe (from my mother-in-law) for a unique twist on traditional meatballs. These are baked in a wonderful tomato-based sweet and sour sauce, which is delicious over rice! I doubled the original sauce recipe. We love extra sauce, and this recipe will make a lot.

Provided by Rebekah Rose Hills

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ pounds ground beef
2 eggs
1 ½ cups bread crumbs
¼ cup finely chopped onion
¾ cup milk
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups ketchup
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 cups water
⅔ cup brown sugar
⅔ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix the ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, onion, milk, salt, and black pepper together in a large mixing bowl until evenly combined. Form the mixture into 12 large meatballs. Arrange the meatballs into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Stir the ketchup, tomato sauce, water, brown sugar, white sugar, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and chili powder together in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until well combined and hot, about 5 minutes. Pour the tomato sauce mixture over the meatballs in the baking dish. Turn the meatballs to coat in the sauce.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the meatballs are cooked through and no longer pink in the center, 60 to 90 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 596.8 calories, Carbohydrate 84.8 g, Cholesterol 133.4 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 1620.8 mg, Sugar 62.9 g

GRAPE JELLY SWEET & SOUR MEATBALLS



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Make and share this Grape Jelly Sweet & Sour Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kirby

Categories     Meat

Time 25m

Yield 20-24 meatballs, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
1/4 cup onion, finely diced
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 garlic clove, chopped
2 tablespoons water
salt and pepper
2/3 cup grape jelly
2/3 cup chili sauce (or combine 1/2 cup ketchup with hot pepper sauce to your taste.)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Mix ground beef very well with first seven ingredients.
  • Roll meat mixture into about 20 - 24 meatballs, until all of the mixture is used up.
  • Brown meat balls in frying pan with vegetable oil.
  • Turn down the heat to.
  • low, and cover for five to seven minutes.
  • Remove meatballs to a plate and drain off the grease.
  • Add jelly and chili sauce mixture to the pan, letting the jelly melt, and the sauce thicken.
  • Add the meatballs back into the pan, spooning sauce over the meatballs, and simmer for another five minutes or so.

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS WITH PINEAPPLE



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I often serve these meatballs as an appetizer at parties or over steamed rice as a main entree for dinner.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 egg
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 tablespoons canola oil
SAUCE:
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, undrained
2 medium green peppers, julienned
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup cold water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. , In a large skillet, brown meatballs in oil, turning often. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside; drain., To the skillet, add the pineapple, green peppers, sugar, vinegar, oil and soy sauce. Cover and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Return meatballs to skillet; simmer until meat is no longer pink. , Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 416mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

THE BEST SWEET AND SOUR PORK MEATBALLS



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This recipe has been a closely guarded family secret for over 20 years, we make them every Christmas and they're always a hit. I've decided they're too good not to share.

Provided by Maureen Elenga

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 pounds bulk Italian sausage
2 (8 ounce) cans water chestnuts, drained and chopped
2 bunches green onion, chopped
½ cup soy sauce
3 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 ½ cups fine dry bread crumbs
1 ¼ cups white sugar
6 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups white vinegar
1 cup pineapple juice
1 cup ketchup
soy sauce to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the sausage in a large bowl and mix in the chestnuts, green onion, 1/2 cup of soy sauce, eggs, garlic powder, and breadcrumbs. Roll the mixture into 1 to 1 1/2 inch balls and place on a broiler pan. Bake in the oven for 1 hour. When done, place the meatballs in a slow cooker.
  • While meatballs are cooking, prepare the sweet and sour sauce by stirring together the sugar and cornstarch in a large saucepan. Pour in vinegar, pineapple juice, ketchup, and soy sauce to taste. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, and simmer until thickened. Pour sauce over meatballs, and keep warm in the slow cooker.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 48.4 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 1056.4 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right meat: Ground pork or beef are classic choices, but you can also use ground chicken or turkey for a leaner option.
  • Season the meatballs well: A combination of garlic, onion, ginger, and soy sauce is a good starting point, but you can adjust the seasonings to your taste.
  • Brown the meatballs before simmering: This will help to develop their flavor and keep them from falling apart.
  • Use a good quality sweet and sour sauce: You can either make your own or use a store-bought brand. Be sure to taste the sauce before adding it to the meatballs, and adjust the seasonings as needed.
  • Serve the meatballs warm: They are best enjoyed fresh out of the pan, but they can also be reheated in the oven or microwave.

Conclusion:

Sweet and sour meatballs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like them spicy, tangy, or sweet, there is a sweet and sour meatball recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give sweet and sour meatballs a try. You won't be disappointed!

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