Sweet and Sour Meatballs

This sweet and sour meatball recipe came from my mother-in-law. I got it shortly after I was married and now it is a favorite of our kids. I like to serve it over rice.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 601 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 cup water
• 1 onion, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• ½ cup cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• ½ cup ketchup

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Make meatballs: Mix beef, bread crumbs, onion, egg, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until well combined; shape into 1 1/2-inch diameter balls.

Step 2

Cook meatballs in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until evenly browned and cooked through.

Step 3

Make sauce: Mix brown sugar, water, ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, and cornstarch together in a medium bowl until smooth.

Step 4

Pour sauce over meatballs. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce is thick, 3 to 5 minutes.