MOMMOM'S SWEET & SOUR MEATBALLS

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This is a recipe from my cousin's hubby's grandmother. She would always make this for the holiday season. Very unusual, but very good!

Provided by Linda Kauppinen

Categories     Other Sauces

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 lb ground chuck
1 large onion, diced
salt and pepper
1/4 c plain bread crumbs
1/4 to 1/2 c water (optional)
sauce arturo (see directions)
1 can(s) cranberries, whole, 16 oz.
SAUCE ARTURO
1/2 c fresh mushrooms, finely chopped
1/2 c water
1/2 c tomato paste
1/2 c soy sauce
1/2 c cider vinegar
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp salt
2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 pinch ginger
2 pinch nutmeg
2 pinch onion powder
2 pinch paprika

Steps:

  • 1. Meatballs: Mix ground chuck, onion, salt, pepper and breadcrumbs. Form meat mixture into small meatballs about the size of a melon ball or small walnut.
  • 2. Put cranberries into the pot that you will be using to cook the entire mixture and simmer on low until it's "melted".
  • 3. Sauce Arturo: Mix mushrooms, water, tomato paste, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, salt, garlic, pepper, giner, nutmeg, onion powder and paprika in a saute' pan and cook on low until it begins to bubble. Add this mixture to the cranberries in the pot.
  • 4. Add raw meatballs to the sauce mixture in the pot. Add waterif the sauce is too thick. Cover the pot with lid and cook "until they smell really good" and the meatballs are done.

Super Natural
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The meatballs were a bit bland, but the sauce was delicious.


M usman sajid
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I'm not a fan of sweet and sour dishes, but these meatballs were surprisingly good.


RAFIAHMED MD
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5 stars! This recipe was easy to follow and the meatballs turned out perfectly.


ONE EYE 007
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These meatballs were a bit too dry for my taste.


Julian Jay
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Not a fan of the meatballs, but the sauce was pretty good.


Juber Ansari
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This recipe is a keeper! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was perfectly sweet and sour.


Fire Man
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Easy to make and delicious! I'll definitely be making these again.


Lupita Sanchez
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These meatballs were a big hit at my party. Everyone loved them!


rashal rashal
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The meatballs were flavorful but the sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Suuna Moses
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Just made these meatballs and they were so good! My family loved them. Will definitely be making them again.


Abel Dawit
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These meatballs were amazing! The sauce was perfectly balanced, not too sweet and not too sour. Definitely a keeper recipe.


Brooklyn Diderrich
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Tried this recipe last night. The meatballs were a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. Will try again with some modifications.


Alif Hasnat alif
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MOMMOM'S SWEET SOUR MEATBALLS WERE A HIT! Meatballs were moist and flavorful, the sauce was sweet and tangy. Served over rice, it was a perfect dinner. #momscooking