Tangy Sweet and Sour Meatballs
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Ingredients List
For the Meatballs:
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1 pound ground beef
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1 cup dry bread crumbs
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1 onion, chopped
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1 egg
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salt and pepper to taste
For the Sweet and Sour Sauce:
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1 cup brown sugar
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1 cup water
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½ cup ketchup
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½ cup cider vinegar
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
Prepare the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, egg, salt, and pepper until fully mixed.
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Form the mixture into balls, each about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
![Aerial view of uncooked meatballs arranged on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.](https://img.tripi.vn/cdn-cgi/image/width=700,height=700/https://gcs.tripi.vn/public-tripi/tripi-feed/img/481087ybE/anh-mo-ta.png)
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Cook the meatballs in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally until they are browned on all sides and cooked through.
![Meatballs cooking in a skillet, with a bowl of sauce placed to the side.](https://img.tripi.vn/cdn-cgi/image/width=700,height=700/https://gcs.tripi.vn/public-tripi/tripi-feed/img/481087ALW/anh-mo-ta.png)
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Prepare the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together brown sugar, water, ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, and cornstarch until smooth.
Pour the sauce over the meatballs. Lower the heat and let it simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
![Meatballs simmering in a skillet with a rich, bubbling red sauce.](https://img.tripi.vn/cdn-cgi/image/width=700,height=700/https://gcs.tripi.vn/public-tripi/tripi-feed/img/481087jcn/anh-mo-ta.png)
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Serve the dish hot and enjoy your meal!
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Nutritional Information (per serving)
601 | Calories |
26g | Fat |
71g | Carbs |
20g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 5 | |
Calories 601 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 26g | 34% |
Saturated Fat 10g | 52% |
Cholesterol 114mg | 38% |
Sodium 878mg | 38% |
Total Carbohydrate 71g | 26% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 5% |
Total Sugars 51g | |
Protein 20g | 41% |
Vitamin C 5mg | 6% |
Calcium 102mg | 8% |
Iron 4mg | 19% |
Potassium 477mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5