Best 10 Sweet And Sour Meatballs In Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our sweet and sour meatballs, a classic dish that tantalizes taste buds with its harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. These tender and succulent meatballs, lovingly crafted with a mixture of ground pork and beef, are coated in a luscious sauce that bursts with vibrant flavors. The sauce's intricate balance of sweetness from pineapple and sugar, the tanginess of vinegar, and the umami-richness of soy sauce creates an unforgettable taste sensation. Served over a bed of fluffy rice or your favorite noodles, this dish guarantees a satisfying meal that will leave you craving more.

**Recipes in the article:**

1. **Classic Sweet and Sour Meatballs:** This recipe presents the quintessential sweet and sour meatballs, adhering to traditional methods and ingredients to deliver an authentic taste experience.

2. **Easy Weeknight Sweet and Sour Meatballs:** This simplified version of the classic dish is designed for busy weeknights, utilizing pre-made meatballs and a quick-to-prepare sauce to save time without compromising on flavor.

3. **Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs:** This recipe harnesses the convenience of a slow cooker to create tender and flavorful meatballs. With minimal hands-on time, you can achieve a satisfying meal that's perfect for potlucks or relaxed family dinners.

4. **Air Fryer Sweet and Sour Meatballs:** This innovative recipe utilizes an air fryer to achieve crispy meatballs with a reduced amount of oil. Enjoy a healthier yet equally delicious take on the classic dish.

5. **Vegan Sweet and Sour Meatless Balls:** This plant-based rendition of the beloved meatballs caters to vegans and vegetarians. Meatless balls made from a blend of lentils, quinoa, and vegetables are coated in the same delectable sweet and sour sauce, providing a satisfying and nutritious meal.

6. **Sweet and Sour Meatball Appetizers:** This recipe transforms the classic meatballs into bite-sized appetizers, perfect for parties and gatherings. The meatballs are coated in a sweet and sour glaze and baked until golden brown, creating a delightful finger food that's sure to impress your guests.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS



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An easy, delicious recipe made with ingredients you always have around the house! A definite winner! Wonderful served with rice!

Provided by KIMMY D

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 egg
¼ cup dry bread crumbs
1 onion, diced
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups water
¼ cup distilled white vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs and onion. Mix thoroughly and shape into golf ball-sized balls.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, gently brown the meatballs and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, flour, water, white vinegar and soy sauce. Mix thoroughly. Add meatballs and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.3 calories, Carbohydrate 67.1 g, Cholesterol 122.4 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 815 mg, Sugar 55.4 g

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup rice vinegar or white vinegar
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
2 1/4 cups pineapple juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
25 frozen meatballs, recipe follows
1 tablespoon sriracha or other hot sauce, more to taste
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup drained canned or fresh pineapple chunks
4 tablespoons sliced green onions
4 1/2 cups cooked long-grain or basmati rice, for serving
5 pounds ground beef
1 1/2 cups plain breadcrumbs
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 heaping tablespoons grainy mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 large eggs
Olive oil, for frying

Steps:

  • In a large skillet (with a lid), combine the brown sugar, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce and 2 cups of the pineapple juice. Stir the mixture around and bring it to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. To thicken the sauce, make a slurry by mixing the cornstarch with the remaining 1/4 cup pineapple juice in a small bowl until smooth. Add it to the sauce, whisking to combine.
  • Add the frozen meatballs, sriracha and bell pepper and toss to combine. Cover the skillet and cook until the sauce has thickened and the meatballs are heated through, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the pineapple, then sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of the green onions. Serve the meatballs and sauce over rice and sprinkle on the rest of the green onions at the end.
  • Combine the beef, breadcrumbs, milk, parsley, cream, mustard, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes and eggs in a large bowl. Knead it all together with your hands until well combined.
  • Scoop out 1-tablespoon portions of the meat mixture and roll into neat balls. Put them on parchment paper-lined rimmed baking sheets as you go, then put the sheets in the freezer for about 10 minutes to firm them up before frying.
  • To brown the meatballs, heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add some meatballs to the skillet and cook on all sides until they have great color on the surface and are fully cooked inside, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain the meatballs on paper towels when they're done, then line them up on clean parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Cook the remaining meatballs.
  • Put the baking sheets in the freezer, uncovered, until the meatballs are frozen and firm on the surface, 30 to 45 minutes. Then just pop the meatballs into 5 to 7 freezer bags (roughly 25 per bag) and freeze them immediately. They'll be there when you need them.

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS IN SAUCE



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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

1 ½ pounds ground beef
2 eggs
1 ½ cups bread crumbs
¼ cup finely chopped onion
¾ cup milk
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups ketchup
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 cups water
⅔ cup brown sugar
⅔ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon chili powder

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

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS



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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

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1/3 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
1/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 egg
1 jar (10 oz) sweet-and-sour sauce

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

MOM'S EGG ROLLS WITH SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE



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It only takes 1 hour to create these appetizing ground beef egg rolls. Serve with a side of our sweet and sour sauce.

Provided by By Jessica Walker

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

Sweet and Sour Sauce
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup ketchup
2/3 cup water
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vinegar
3 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup water
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup chopped white onion
3 green onions, chopped
1 bag (16 oz) coleslaw mix
Soy sauce
1 package (1 lb) egg roll skins
Vegetable oil

Steps:

  • To make sweet and sour sauce, in 1-quart saucepan, mix sugar, ketchup, 2/3 cup water, 1 tablespoon soy sauce and the salt. Cook 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar.
  • In small bowl, mix cornstarch and 1/3 cup cold water. Add to sauce; cook until thickened.
  • To make egg rolls, in 12-inch skillet, cook ground beef, onion and green onions until beef is thoroughly cooked. Drain off excess fat.
  • Stir in coleslaw mix. Add soy sauce by pouring around top of mixture about 2 times. Taste and check saltiness; you can always add more. Cook until thoroughly heated.
  • While cabbage mixture is cooking, place egg roll skins on large work surface. Spoon 1 serving spoon-size of beef mixture on center of each skin. For each egg roll, bring up bottom corner; fold in side corners and roll up. Bring down top corner; wet with small amount of water to stick.
  • In small skillet, heat oil. When oil is hot, fry egg rolls until crispy. Shake off excess oil.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS II



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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

1 pound ground beef
1 egg
1 onion, chopped
1 cup dry bread crumbs
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup water
½ cup cider vinegar
½ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce

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 FROM HEINZ



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This zesty meatball recipe is always a hit with any crowd. The basic, two-ingredient sauce can be switched up by simply combining Heinz Chili Sauce with any sweet spread such as peach jam, grape jelly or mango chutney. And, for the ultimate shortcut, you can use prepared meatballs.

Provided by Heinz

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Heinzitup.com

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup soft, fresh breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
⅔ cup Heinz® Chili Sauce
⅔ cup red currant jelly

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Gently blend beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion, garlic, salt and pepper until evenly combined. Form into about 40 bite-sized meatballs.
  • Place meatballs on a foil-lined, rimmed baking sheet; bake for 20 minutes or until cooked all the way through.
  • Combine chili sauce and jelly in a saucepan set over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until jelly dissolves, about 5 minutes.
  • Add cooked meatballs to the sauce; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes. Makes 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 60.7 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 680.2 mg, Sugar 21.6 g

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/2 cup loosely packed brown sugar
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
2 1/4 cups pineapple juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
One 25-count bag All-Purpose Meatballs (still frozen is fine), recipe follows
1 tablespoon sriracha hot sauce
1 cup drained small pineapple chunks
Steamed long-grain rice, for serving
2 tablespoons sliced green onions, for garnish
5 pounds ground beef
1 1/2 cups plain breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons grainy mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons olive oil

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



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This is my version of an old tried and true party and buffet recipe, the major difference being that cooking the meatballs in the sauce is what helps flavor the sauce, much better than using pre-cooked meatballs, and the homemade meatballs are better seasoned and taste much better than store-bought.

Provided by Toby Jermain

Categories     Meat

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 dozen meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumb
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 tablespoons minced dehydrated onion or 1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon msg (optional)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (10 ounce) jar grape jelly
1 (12 ounce) jar chili sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
salt & freshly ground black pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine first 9 ingredients thoroughly.
  • Form into 3/4" meatballs.
  • Use a melon-baller to scoop meatballs; roll balls between the palms of your hands to shape them; set meatballs on a cookie sheet as you go, and chill to set them.
  • DO NOT PRECOOK MEATBALLS.
  • Combine jelly, chili sauce, soy sauce and ginger in a large deep skillet or serving pan over low heat.
  • Stir until smooth and heat to boiling, stirring frequently.
  • Add meatballs; bring back to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and cook over moderately low heat for at least 30-40 minutes, turning gently once.
  • If desired, blot the surface of the sauce with paper towels to remove grease. There should be little or no grease if you use lean ground beef.
  • Adjust sauce seasoning with salt and paper to taste.
  • Serve hot in a chafing dish or keep warm in a small crockpot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 107.7, Sodium 1111, Carbohydrate 54.3, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 31.5, Protein 27.7

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.

Tips:

  • To make sure the meatballs are evenly cooked, make sure they are all about the same size.
  • Don't overcook the meatballs, or they will become tough. Cook them just until they are cooked through.
  • If you don't have ketchup, you can use tomato sauce instead.
  • You can add other vegetables to this dish, such as bell peppers, onions, or carrots.
  • Serve the meatballs over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

This sweet and sour meatball recipe is a delicious and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The meatballs are tender and juicy, and the sauce is sweet, sour, and tangy. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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