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sweet and sour meatballs

A delicious combination of savory meatballs coated in a tangy sweet and sour sauce, perfect as an appetizer or main course.
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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
  • 0.33 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 well with your hands.
  3. Shape the mixture into 15 meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together brown sugar, water, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
  6. Toss the cooked meatballs with the sauce in a large bowl to coat evenly.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

These sweet and sour meatballs are perfect for any occasion and can be prepared ahead of time for easy serving.