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
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup dry bread crumbs
- 0.5 cups finely chopped onion
- 1 large egg
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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1
To make the meatballs: Mix beef, bread crumbs, onion, egg, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until well combined.
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Shape mixture into 1 ½-inch diameter balls.
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Cook meatballs in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until evenly browned and cooked through.
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To make the sauce: Mix brown sugar, water, ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, and cornstarch together in a medium bowl until smooth.
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Pour sauce over meatballs. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce is thick, 3 to 5 minutes.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
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