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Sweet and Sour Meatballs

These easy Sweet and Sour Meatballs, simmered in a homemade sweet and sour sauce, will be great for your next tailgate party or family dinner!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 18 servings
Calories: 137 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¾ pound ground beef
  • ¾ pound ground turkey breast
  • 1 small onion grated
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • ¾ cup reduced sugar catsup
  • ⅓ cup white vinegar
  • ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce 
  • 3 tablespoons sugar or Splenda
  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Combine the ground beef, ground turkey, onion, egg, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Mix well.
  2. Form 1” meatballs using approximately one tablespoon of mixture per meatball.
  3. In a large skillet, melt the butter and oil over medium heat.
  4. Brown the meatballs on all sides. Work in batches to avoid crowding the pan.
  5. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  6. Pour out any accumulated fat in skillet and wipe clean.
  7. Return the skillet to the heat, add the catsup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
  8. Return the meatballs to the pan, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.

Notes

  • To make tender meatballs, 1) use a higher fat content ground beef, and 2) don't overmix the ingredients.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for 2-3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before reheating in a skillet over low heat or in the microwave until heated through.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2meatballs Calories 137kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 533mg (22%) Potassium 192mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 118IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 137

% Daily Value*

Serving 2meatballs
Calories 137kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 533mg 22%
Potassium 192mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 118IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.