Description
Sweet and Sour Meatballs are a delightful fusion of tangy and sweet flavors that promise to tantalize your taste buds. These tender, juicy meatballs are enveloped in a glossy sauce, making them the perfect dish for gatherings, potlucks, or cozy weeknight dinners. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, this recipe not only delivers on taste but also evokes nostalgia, bringing everyone together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
- While meatballs bake, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, and rice vinegar in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened.
- Combine baked meatballs with sauce in the pan; stir gently to coat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg