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

Looking for a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love? Look no further than these sweet and sour meatballs in sauce! This dish combines tender and flavorful meatballs with a tangy and sweet sauce that is simply irresistible. Whether you're preparing a weeknight dinner or hosting a gathering, these meatballs are sure to be a hit.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it's incredibly easy to make. You'll only need a few simple ingredients and a little bit...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup finely chopped onion
  • ¾ cup milk
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 2 cups water
  • ⅔ cup brown sugar
  • ⅔ cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 12 large meatballs

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix the ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, onion, milk, salt, and black pepper together in a large mixing bowl until evenly combined. Form the mixture into 12 large meatballs. Arrange the meatballs into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Stir the ketchup, tomato sauce, water, brown sugar, white sugar, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and chili powder together in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until well combined and hot, about 5 minutes. Pour the tomato sauce mixture over the meatballs in the baking dish. Turn the meatballs to coat in the sauce.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the meatballs are cooked through and no longer pink in the center, 60 to 90 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    597 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 133mg
    • Sodium: 1621mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 85g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 63g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 19mg
    • Calcium: 153mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 975mg