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sweet and sour meatballs

Delicious homemade sweet and sour meatballs with a tangy sauce, perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 15
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 0.75 cup Italian bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 0.75 cup light brown sugar
  • 0.75 cup water
  • 0.75 cup ketchup
  • 0.333 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, and salt in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly using your hands.
  3. Shape the mixture into 15 evenly-sized meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Bake the meatballs for 20 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
  5. While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce by combining sugar, water, ketchup, vinegar, and soy sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Mix cornstarch with a small amount of water to create a slurry. Add to the simmering sauce and cook until the sauce thickens further.
  7. Toss the baked meatballs with the sauce in a large bowl to coat evenly.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with your choice of herbs if desired.

Notes

Feel free to add chopped green onions or sesame seeds for extra flavor and presentation.