Description
Easy and sticky sweet and sour meatballs that are perfect for snacking or serving over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until cooked through.
- In a saucepan, combine ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
- Add the cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce, stirring constantly.
- Once meatballs are done, add them to the sauce and cook together for a few minutes.
- Serve warm with toothpicks as an appetizer or over rice for a meal.
Notes
For crispier outsides, broil for 1 to 2 minutes after baking. If using turkey or chicken, add oil or grated zucchini to keep moist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: meatballs, sweet and sour, easy recipe, appetizer, party food