Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe
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Sweet and Sour Meatballs

By: Tammy Moore 
"These meatballs are slow-cooked in a sweet and sour sauce."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (121)

What to Drink?
Wine Zinfandel
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 to 3 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 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

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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 152 | Total Fat: 5.6g | Cholesterol: 40mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2003 by GOGOLF Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Okay, I cheated. I used a box of frozen fully cooked meatballs. However, that sauce is to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by STRUKIE   view full review
This is a huge hit in our home, especially around Super Bowl time. My girlfriend gave me this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 9, 2006 by SMITSP   view full review
Warning: These meatballs are addictive! I made these for a Christmas party at work last year,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2007 by shivvyneato   view full review
Easy and delicious! Took minutes to put ingredients together, cooked for 4 hours on low in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2003 by itty bittys mom   view full review
I too cheated and used frozen meatballs. They are good and a great time saver. This sauce is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2007 by Happyeliz   view full review
I used premade meatballs, dumped them in the crockpot frozen with the sauce and they cooked up...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by PSHARRISON   view full review
The chili sauce in this recipe adds an extra "kick" that you usually don't find in traditional...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2005 by Patty   view full review
I prefer to make my meatballs with half ground beef and half pork sausage. It adds to the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2006 by roxana   view full review
These meatballs received rave reviews from guests and I ran out quickly. So easy and so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2006 by pug   view full review
This recipe is great. My son hates meat balls, but he loved these. Thanks for this good...

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