Sweet and Sour Meatballs in Oven

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The hearty taste of seasoned beef and the flavors of sweet and sour distinguish these meatballs. Make this for a special occasion as an appetizer or for every-day dinner.

Submitted by Pam Somers
Updated on January 10, 2023
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
120 meatballs
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. To make meatballs: In a large bowl, combine beef, onion flakes, bread crumbs, salt, nutmeg, eggs and milk.

  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  3. 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).

  4. 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.

  5. Add sauce to cooked meatballs, and bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, basting occasionally.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

533 Calories
20g Fat
60g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 533
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 25%
Saturated Fat 7g 37%
Cholesterol 140mg 47%
Sodium 917mg 40%
Total Carbohydrate 60g 22%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 46g
Protein 27g 55%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 125mg 10%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 411mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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