Tantalize your taste buds with Kittencal's Porcupine Meatballs in Sweet and Sour Tomato Sauce, a delightful culinary creation that blends savory meatballs, a tangy sauce, and a medley of vegetables. This recipe promises an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving for more.
In this article, we'll guide you through the process of making these delectable meatballs, starting with the preparation of the flavorful meat mixture. We'll also provide instructions for crafting the sweet and sour tomato sauce that perfectly complements the meatballs. Additionally, we've included a recipe for a refreshing cucumber salad that serves as an ideal accompaniment to this main course.
So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your family and friends begging for seconds. Let's dive into the recipes and create a meal that's both satisfying and memorable.
SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
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
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
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
KITTENCAL'S PARTY MEATBALLS WITH CRANBERRY-MARMALADE SAUCE
I find this is the best recipe for appetizer meatballs everyone seems to like this one when I serve it at my get togethers, but you most certainly can use your own favorite meatball recipe for this, or see my Parmesan meatball recipe#69173 you can reduce the garlic amount to taste if desired. Don't omit the dry onion soup, it what makes these meatballs Yield is only estimated and all amounts can be adjusted to taste.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Meat
Time 55m
Yield 40 meatballs (approx)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a bowl combine all the meatball ingredients together.
- Shape into 1-inch balls.
- In a skillet brown the meatballs in hot oil over medium heat for about 5-6 minutes (meatballs will not be completely cooked through) remove and drain on paper towels.
- For the sauce; in a large saucepan mix together the cranberry sauce with all remaining ingredients; cook over medium heat stirring constantly until smooth.
- Season with black pepper if desired.
- Add in the browned meatballs; reduce heat to low and cook about 20-25 minutes or until the centers are no longer pink.
- Delicious!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.6, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 26.9, Sodium 251.4, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 8.4, Protein 6.7
KITTENCAL'S ITALIAN MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH MEATBALLS
Cooking the meatballs in simmering pasta sauce will not only add so much extra flavor to the sauce the meatballs will be melt-in-your-mouth tender, you may of course oven-bake the meatballs for about 25 minutes, --- don't be afraid to add in more Parmesan cheese and a little more milk, there is no need to measure exactly, this recipe is pretty much foolproof, leftover cooked meatballs make a wonderful pizza topping just slice thinly and freeze until ready to use ----- these also make wonderful juicy burgers shaped into patties-- for more of my tried and true recipes check out my food blog at www.kittencalskitchen.com
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Meat
Time 50m
Yield 1 1/2 pounds
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Shape into small meatballs (at this point you can place on a jelly-roll/baking sheet and freeze to use later, or cover with plastic wrap refrigerate up to 24 hours before using).
- Drop the meatballs into simmering pasta sauce, do not stir for at least 20 minutes or you will risk breaking the meatballs.
- Continue cooking in the simmering sauce for another 20 minutes (depending on how fast your sauce is simmering 40 minutes total should fully cook the meatballs).
- After the 40 minutes cooking time continue cooking your sauce with the meatballs in for as long as desired.
- **note** you may also bake the meatballs at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes or until cooked through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1312.6, Fat 84.2, SaturatedFat 35, Cholesterol 469.4, Sodium 2615.7, Carbohydrate 25.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.1, Protein 107.2
SWEET AND SOUR TOMATO SAUCE
This is a tomato-based sauce that can be used with chicken, meatballs, or any recipe that calls for sweet and sour sauce. Start with 3 tablespoons tomato paste and add in more to taste.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Sauces
Time 25m
Yield 2 cups (approx)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small nonstick skillet over med-high heat, saute the onion and green peppers, until onion is translucent; set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine water, corstarch, brown sugar and pineapple juice; bring to a boil, whisking to combine.
- Whisk in 3 tablespoons tomato paste (add in more to taste).
- Add in diced pineapple tidbits and sauteed veggies, salt and hot pepper sauce; stir to mix well.
- Cook until thoroughly heated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.3, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 493.8, Carbohydrate 45.1, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 31.2, Protein 2.1
ULTRA SIMPLE PORCUPINE MEATBALLS IN TOMATO SAUCE
I looked around and all of the porcupine meatball recipes that have been posted include extra and (I think) unnecessary ingredients like Worcestershire sauce. This is the recipe my family has been using since I was a kid. They're very easy to make, taste great with ground beef or turkey, and freeze well. A couple of notes: if you use onion, chop it so it isn't only about double the size of the rice (or less). If it's too much larger it might not be as easy to form the meatballs and could be weird to bite in to. The rice you use should be uncooked Minute Rice, the kind that cooks in like 5 minutes or so.
Provided by HocoRuco
Categories Meatballs
Time 1h5m
Yield 36 meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine meat, rice, onion, egg and one can of soup.
- Roll into meatballs that are approximately 2 to 3 inches in diameter and put in a 9x13 inch glass baking dish.
- Combine second can of tomato soup with water (only about half as much as you would to make it into tomato soup) and pour half over the meatballs in baking dish.
- Bake 45 minutes. Make sure you're keeping an eye on them. Cut one meatball in half to determine if it is cooked all the way through.
- Heat remaining tomato soup and water mixture and pour over meatballs when serving.
Tips:
- Use a combination of ground beef and pork for a more flavorful meatball.
- Soak the rice in water for at least 30 minutes before cooking to help it absorb the flavors of the sauce.
- Brown the meatballs in a skillet before adding them to the sauce to help them hold their shape.
- Use a variety of vegetables in the sauce, such as onions, celery, carrots, and bell peppers.
- Add a bit of brown sugar or honey to the sauce to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes.
- Serve the meatballs over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles.
Conclusion:
Kittencal's Porcupine Meatballs in Sweet and Sour Tomato Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The meatballs are flavorful and moist, and the sauce is tangy and sweet. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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