Sweet 'n' Sour Meatballs Recipe
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Sweet 'n' Sour Meatballs

By: Melody Mellinger  
"When we entertain friends for Sunday dinner, I frequently serve these tangy meatballs. Everyone loves the distinctive sauce, but they're often surprised to learn it is made with gingernsaps. -Melody Mellinger, Myerstown, Pennsylvania"

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What to Drink?

Wine Pinot Gris
Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups dry bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • SAUCE:
  • 3 1/2 cups tomato juice
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 10 finely crushed gingersnap cookies
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon onion salt

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the eggs, onion, bread crumbs and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. In a large skillet, brown meatballs in batches in oil. transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish.
  2. In a saucepan, combine the sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until cookie crumbs are dissolved. Pour over meatballs. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2007 by amandad 
I subscribe to Taste of Home and have been making this recipe for years. They are a hit with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2006 by Chellee Dawson 
I made this to take to a family dinner. My 9X13 pan was full and it was all gone within 15... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2008 by Kayal 
Great recipe. My hubby isnt a fan of hamburger foods or meatloaf type dinners but he really... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2007 by deanna 
This recipe was great. My whole family loves it, even my very fussy husband. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2008 by Mandie 
We love this recipe. I don't care for meatballs, but I really like these. I've made them for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2008 by BusyBusyMom 
This tasted good but it didn't taste like sweet and sour meat balls, it was actually home made... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2009 by pomplemousse 
Very good sauce. I didn't make the meatballs, so I can't speak to those, but the sauce was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2009 by leslie Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
good taste but needed more zing so I added extra gingersnaps, worchestershire, apple cider... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2009 by Kelly 
I was in a hurry and made the SAUCE ONLY to pour over a bag of frozen meatballs. Yummy! The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2008 by Cookieman Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Recipe is OK but not the taste I have been looking for. MORE

 
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