How to Make Sweet and Sour Meatballs in Oven - A Step-by-Step Guide

Meatballs are a classic and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Whether served on their own as an appetizer, atop pasta for a hearty meal, or in a sweet and sour sauce for a delicious twist, meatballs are always a crowd-pleaser. If you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy meatballs, then you'll love this recipe for sweet and sour meatballs in the oven.

These meatballs are tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor, thanks to a combination of ground meat, fr...

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds ground beef
  • ⅓ cup dried onion flakes
  • 1 ½ cups dry bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3 eggs
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 1 cup cider vinegar
  • 2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 2 tablespoons mustard powder
  • 1 cup water, divided
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 120 meatballs

  • To make meatballs: In a large bowl, combine beef, onion flakes, bread crumbs, salt, nutmeg, eggs and milk.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Shape mixture into 1 inch balls, and place into a 9x13 inch baking dish; bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Lower heat in oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • To make sauce: In a large saucepan over medium heat, mix vinegar, sugar, mustard and 1/2 cup water; bring to a boil, and boil for 1 minute. Mix cornstarch and 1/2 cup water; add to saucepan, and boil for 1 minute more.
  • Add sauce to cooked meatballs, and bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, basting occasionally.
  • Nutrition

    533 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 140mg
    • Sodium: 917mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 60g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 46g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 125mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 411mg