This sweet and sour meatball recipe came from my mother-in-law. I got it shortly after I was married and now it is a favorite of our kids. I like to serve it over rice.
Sweet and Sour Meatballs
This sweet and sour meatball recipe came from my mother-in-law. I got it shortly after I was married and now it is a favorite of our kids. I like to serve it over rice.
Ingredients
Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 egg
- salt and pepper to taste
Sweet and Sour Sauce:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup ketchup
- ½ cup cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Make meatballs: Mix beef, bread crumbs, onion, egg, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until well combined.
- Shape mixture into 1 1/2-inch diameter balls.
- Cook meatballs in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until evenly browned and cooked through.
- Make sauce: Mix brown sugar, water, ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, and cornstarch together in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Pour sauce over meatballs. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce is thick, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
