Appetizer or meal? You choose. Whatever you decide, you are in for a whole lot of deliciousness with these easy Sweet & Sour Meatballs. They are a classic recipe that’s been handed down over many generations!
Sweet & Sour Meatballs
I like to serve mine over a bed of rice with a side of veggies for a simple dinner. The sauce adds so much extra flavour. I love the sweet tang!
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I used my grandma’s old trick of rolling the meatballs in flour. This step helps them to hold together better in the pan and gives them a tasty coating.
I don’t typically make meatballs on the stovetop and usually bake them. I made sure to cut a few open to check for doneness. I’m always a little paranoid when I’m cooking with meat. You could use a food thermometer to just to be on the safe side.
Once you try a meatball, you can’t stop at just one. They are addicting!
You might also like these Grape Jelly Meatballs, Chili Cranberry Fusion Meatballs or Waikiki Meatballs.
Sweet & Sour Meatballs
Your favorite Chinese dish becomes a crowd-pleasing appetizer. These easy meatballs are smothered in a sweet and tangy sauce and ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2lb lean ground beef
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 tsp garlic salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 onion, diced
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- Flour, for rolling
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Sweet and Sour Sauce
- 3/4 cup + 3 tbsp water
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup white vinegar
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
Meatballs
- Mix all ingredients except the flour in a large bowl. Roll into small 1 inch balls. Roll in flour.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add meat balls and brown, turning often. Once the meatballs are browned, cover and let steam until cooked, about 7 to 8 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
Sweet and Sour Sauce
- Mix 3/4 cup water, brown sugar, vinegar and ketchup in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- In a small bowl, mix together cornstarch and 3 tbsp cold water. Stir into sauce to thicken. Remove from heat and pour over meatballs to serve.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 36 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 107Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 80mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 0gSugar: 4gProtein: 8g
Lyyne says
These meatballs look delicious! I will definitely give them a try! Thanks for sharing!
Angie Rose says
Hi Stacie! These look absolutely delicious! Thank you so much for linking up with us at Dishing It & Digging It. Have a fabulous week 🙂
Elizabeth Vlug says
Love the sweet and sour flavour too. This would be great over rice (or mashed potatoes as I know my daughter would request) I love that your recipes are easy to prepare and all that I have made have been super tasty. Thanks again for sharing. ps. Sometimes on your FB feed, I feel like I am gaining weight just reading all the fabulous recipe sites you share. lol.
loriag says
I should make meat balls more often, this is a great recipe for them.
Calvin F. says
Bursting with flavours these meatballs are.. Thanks for sharing a wonderful recipe.
Wanda Tracey says
I love sweet and sour mearballs andamhappy to have found agood recipe for them.Thanks so much for posting this.
Julie Wood says
I love this meatball recipe because I am trying to find recipes without cream, cheese and butter. I am trying to eat healthy and this recipe looks delicious!
Leela says
They look picture perfect and delicious.