The Best Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe
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The Best Sweet and Sour Meatballs

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

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (334)

What to Drink?

Wine Zinfandel
Cocktail Citrus Sunset
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1 onion, diced
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  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs and onion. Mix thoroughly and shape into golf ball-sized balls.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, gently brown the meatballs and set aside.
  3. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 517 | Total Fat: 16.8g | Cholesterol: 129mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2007 by Rochelle Marie   view full review
I make a similar Sweet and sour meatball. I find that adding 1/4c of ketchup really adds a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2006 by LLCHOW   view full review
I made the sauce, substituting the pineapple juice for water and cutting the brown sugar in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2003 by BRLARSEN   view full review
This was terrific. The only changes I made was to use about 1/4 cup of onion flakes instead...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2003 by OSPREY   view full review
This sweet and sour recipe was excellent! I've tried many, this one is a keeper. It was also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2003 by MAMABEAC   view full review
I was looking for something different to make with hamburger. This was an excellent change of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2003 by GIRLI_E   view full review
Making the meatballs I added bread pieces soaked in milk instead of bread crumbs and added an...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2006 by willis   view full review
After frying the meatballs and thickening the sauce,I placed the cooked meatballs in the oven...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2003 by KATERANDLEJONES   view full review
My husband enjoys food but rarely comments on a meal unless I ask his opinion. First bite of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2011 by fourpiesmama   view full review
A very good recipe. I seasoned my meatballs more to my taste, though. This recipe called for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2004 by H REDDEN   view full review
This recipe was great although I found it to be a little more sweet than sour. I chose to add...

 

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