Indulge in a delectable culinary journey with our versatile Sweet and Sour Beef Meatballs, catering to a range of dietary preferences. This tantalizing dish tantalizes taste buds with a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy flavors, featuring tender and juicy beef meatballs enveloped in a glossy, vibrant sauce. Be prepared to embark on a delightful adventure with three recipe variations: the classic version, a tantalizingly spicy rendition, and a vegetarian alternative made with succulent tofu. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to deliver a unique gustatory experience, whether you prefer the comforting familiarity of tradition, the fiery kick of spice, or the wholesome goodness of plant-based ingredients. Prepare to be captivated by the irresistible charm of Sweet and Sour Beef Meatballs, a culinary masterpiece that promises to satisfy every palate.
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SWEET-AND-SOUR MEATBALLS
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
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
Bottled sweet-and-sour sauce is the easy glaze for homemade meatballs.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 50m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. In large bowl, mix beef, onion, bread crumbs, milk, salt, pepper and egg. Shape mixture into thirty 1-inch meatballs. In ungreased 13x9-inch pan, place meatballs.
- Bake uncovered about 15 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink in center and thermometer inserted in center reads 160°F.
- In 2-quart saucepan, mix meatballs and sweet-and-sour sauce. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce and meatballs are hot. Serve hot with toothpicks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 45, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Meatball, Sodium 75 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
AIR FRYER SWEET-AND-SOUR MEATBALLS
The secret to these meatballs, made easier with the air fryer, lies in its tasty glaze. Swedish lingonberry jam, balsamic vinegar, and chili sauce are cooked down into sauce that is equal parts sweet, spiced, and sour.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 24 to 26 meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make the meatballs: Preheat an air fryer to 375˚ F. Mix the ground beef, panko, milk, egg, onion, rosemary, salt and pepper in a large bowl until well combined. Roll the mixture into 24 to 26 two-inch meatballs.
- Working in batches, arrange the meatballs in the air fryer basket. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
- Make the sauce: Whisk the jam, chili sauce and balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until thickened, 6 to 8 minutes. Toss the meatballs in the sauce.
SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS II
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
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 (ORIENTAL SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS)
This is one of my recipes I like to use for special occasions such as at my Christmas 'open house' and New Years Day buffet. It is a great addition to a buffet and is definitely a crowd pleaser at potlucks. I often prepare double batches of the meatballs, bake them in the oven, freeze on a cookie sheet and when frozen slip them into a plastic bag. This allows me to take out as many as I need for the meal I am preparing. Found this recipe hand written on a sheet of paper tucked in a cookbook picked up at a yard sale.
Provided by Gerry
Categories Meat
Time 50m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In large mixing bowl combine and mix: ground meat, sugar, black pepper, dry ginger, soy sauce, the tapioca or cornstarch, minced onion and(the water chestnuts if using).
- Knead above for at least two minutes to insure proper marination, form into even sized balls.
- Fry in oil and drain (I never fry my meatballs, I put them on a cookie sheet and bake at 350 for about twenty minutes or until done.).
- Meanwhile make the Sweet and Sour Sauce: in sauce pot on medium heat whisk together vinegar, sugar, tomato paste, the tapioca starch or cornstarch, the cup of water (or water/pineapple juice mix) Bring to boil stirring while cooking. (I find using a whisk to stir works very well).
- When mixture reaches boiling point add the meatballs and heat through.
- Add the carrots, peppers and pineapple chunks and cook until vegetables are 'just done'. Do not overcook.
- NOTE: This can be made ahead and refrigerated. It can then be quickly reheated in the microwave and kept hot in a Crockpot. This freezes well.
- I also find cooking the carrots separately and then adding, assures they don't get overcooked.
EASY SWEET & SOUR MEATBALLS
These meatballs are so perfect in every way. They are super easy to put together and they come out so moist and with just a wonderful sweet and sour flavor. You can't go wrong with this recipe.
Provided by Sarah in New York
Categories Meat
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine the sausage, bread crumbs and egg with your hands until well mixed and sticking together.
- Form meatballs by hand and brown in a large skillet over Medium/High heat.
- Pour sauce over meatballs and simmer over Medium/Low heat for about 30 minutes.
- Note: You will need to add a little water to the sauce as it cooks to avoid it getting too dry.
- Serve over rice or just eat them plain!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.9, Fat 32.2, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 128.3, Sodium 2011.1, Carbohydrate 35.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 24.7, Protein 22.6
SWEET-AND-SOUR MEATBALLS
Provided by Idelle Levey
Categories Beef Tomato Appetizer Kid-Friendly Bon Appétit Small Plates
Yield 8 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.)
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork.
- Don't overmix the meatball mixture, or the meatballs will be tough.
- Use a large skillet or Dutch oven to brown the meatballs in, so that they don't crowd each other.
- Don't overcrowd the meatballs in the skillet when browning them.
- Make sure the meatballs are browned on all sides before adding them to the sauce.
- Use a good quality sweet and sour sauce, or make your own.
- Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for at least 15 minutes, or until they are heated through.
- Serve the meatballs over rice, noodles, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Sweet and sour beef meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The meatballs are tender and flavorful, and the sweet and sour sauce is tangy and sweet. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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