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.

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These meatballs were a bit too sweet for my taste.


Zainab Rahim
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly. They were moist and flavorful.


Abimbola Damilola Peter
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The meatballs were a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


MW Baloch
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These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great. I will definitely be making them again.


Khaleda Neloufa
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them. The sauce was especially a hit.


Sheila Ridpath
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These meatballs were a bit too sweet for my taste.


Camilo Rodriguez
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly. They were moist and flavorful.


Jade Payne
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The meatballs were a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Braelyn Cheever
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These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great. I will definitely be making them again.


Axel Ramos
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them. The sauce was especially a hit.


Akhiaktar Akhiaktar
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These meatballs were a bit too sweet for my taste.


Abdul Hi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly. They were moist and flavorful.


Santosh Budathoki
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The meatballs were a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Orji Chiemerie
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These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


Hafiz FF7
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.


Lion Alexander
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These meatballs were amazing! The sauce was flavorful and the meatballs were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.