Description
Sweet and sour meatballs are a delightful fusion of flavors that make for a perfect dinner option or party appetizer. This recipe combines tender beef meatballs with a tangy sauce made from ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar, resulting in a dish that’s both savory and sweet. With just 20 minutes of prep time and easy-to-follow instructions, these meatballs are ideal for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. Enjoy them over rice, in sandwiches, or served on toothpicks as finger food. Plus, they freeze well, making meal prep a breeze!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey/chicken)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion, garlic, soy sauce, salt, and pepper until just mixed.
- Shape the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch) and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until cooked through and browned.
- Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by heating ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce in a saucepan until warmed and slightly thickened.
- Once meatballs are baked, combine them with the sauce and serve garnished with green onions or sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg