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Sweet 'n' Sour Meatballs

SUBMITTED 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"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 16 stars. This recipe average a 4.3 star rating.
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  40 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 10 Min

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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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REVIEWS

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 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 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 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2008 by The Peev
Recipe is OK but not the taste I have been looking for. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2008 by KHRISSTY31
This is not my favorite meatball recipe, but it is certainly always a crowd favorite at our... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2008 by tat2whttrsh
I tried this today and found it....okay. Even with taking out one egg, the meat mixture was... 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 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2008 by Aziza
Very yummy. I did not change a thing and I loved them....and I don't even like meatballs I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2008 by Mark M.
Delicious! I found making the sauce ahead of time and let sit in frig for a day or two makes... MORE