SWEET-AND-SOUR MEATBALLS

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Provided by Idelle Levey

Categories     Beef     Tomato     Appetizer     Kid-Friendly     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield 8 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 28-ounce cans Italian-style tomatoes
1 14 1/2 ounce can beef broth
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 pounds lean ground beef
1 cup toasted fresh breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
2 large eggs, beaten to blend

Steps:

  • Pour tomatoes with their juices into heavy large Dutch oven. Using potato masher, crush tomatoes. Add broth, 1/2 cup onion, brown sugar, half of garlic and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer sauce while preparing meatballs.
  • Combine beef, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, allspice, remaining 1 cup onion and remaining garlic in large bowl. Add eggs; blend well. Shape mixture into 1-to 1 1/2-inch balls. Gently drop meatballs into simmering sauce. Partially cover pot and simmer over very low heat until meatballs are cooked through and tender and sauce is thick, about 1 hour 20 minutes. Spoon off any fat from top of sauce. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover; chill. Rewarm over low heat before serving.)

Ahmed Sumon
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. The meatballs were flavorful and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Ajani Eniola
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These meatballs were a bit too sweet for my taste, but the sauce was very good.


ONE SAIN TV
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Easy and delicious! The meatballs were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


jan afridi
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This recipe is a winner! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and sour. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


xXGachaASH YTXx
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The meatballs were a bit bland, but the sauce was great. I'll try adding more spices to the meatballs next time.


Sown Vai
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This recipe was a disaster. The meatballs were dry and the sauce was too sweet. I would not recommend this recipe.


Seneth Seneth
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These meatballs were amazing! The sauce was so flavorful and the meatballs were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


LMT DON
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Not a fan of the sweet and sour sauce, but the meatballs themselves were very good.


MD75 Tha Raw Truth
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Easy to follow recipe. The meatballs were tender and the sauce was delicious. Will definitely make again!


Right Malla
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This recipe is a keeper! The meatballs were juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and sour. I highly recommend this dish.


Aisha Rajput
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The meatballs turned out a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I'll try adding more moisture to the meatballs next time.


Elijah Junior
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These sweet and sour meatballs were a hit with my family! The sauce was flavorful and tangy, and the meatballs were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.