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Sweet and Sour Meatballs

SUBMITTED BY: Tammy Moore  PHOTO BY: Laura 

"These meatballs are slow-cooked in a sweet and sour sauce."
Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 76 times with an average star rating of 4.3
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Original recipe yield 2 to 3 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle chile sauce
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 9 ounces grape jelly
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  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 large onion, grated
  • salt to taste

What to Drink?
Wine Zinfandel

DIRECTIONS

  1. Whisk together the chili sauce, lemon juice and grape jelly. Pour into slow cooker and simmer over low heat until warm.
  2. Combine ground beef, egg, onion and salt. Mix well and form into 1 inch balls. Add to sauce and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 27, 2003 by GOGOLF 
Okay, I cheated. I used a box of frozen fully cooked meatballs. However, that sauce is to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 23, 2003 by STRUKIE 
This is a huge hit in our home, especially around Super Bowl time. My girlfriend gave me this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on may 9, 2006 by SMITSP 
Warning: These meatballs are addictive! I made these for a Christmas party at work last year,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 26, 2007 by shivvyneato 
Easy and delicious! Took minutes to put ingredients together, cooked for 4 hours on low in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 6, 2003 by itty bittys mom 
I too cheated and used frozen meatballs. They are good and a great time saver. This sauce is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 29, 2007 by Happyeliz 
I used premade meatballs, dumped them in the crockpot frozen with the sauce and they cooked up... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 29, 2006 by roxana 
These meatballs received rave reviews from guests and I ran out quickly. So easy and so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 23, 2003 by PSHARRISON 
The chili sauce in this recipe adds an extra "kick" that you usually don't find in traditional... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 27, 2005 by Patty 
I prefer to make my meatballs with half ground beef and half pork sausage. It adds to the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 24, 2006 by pug 
This recipe is great. My son hates meat balls, but he loved these. Thanks for this good... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Servings Per Recipe: 36

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 59

  • Total Fat: 2.8g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg
  • Sodium: 11mg
  • Total Carbs: 5.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.1g
  • Protein: 2.7g

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