Sweet and Sour Meatballs from Heinz

This zesty meatball recipe is always a hit with any crowd. The basic, two-ingredient sauce can be switched up by simply combining Heinz chili sauce with any sweet spread such as peach jam, grape jelly, or mango chutney. And, for the ultimate shortcut, you can use prepared meatballs.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 234 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons onion, chopped
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup soft, fresh breadcrumbs
• ⅔ cup Heinz® Chili Sauce
• ⅔ cup red currant jelly

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine chili sauce and jelly in a saucepan set over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until jelly dissolves, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Gently blend ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, milk, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper until evenly combined. Form into about 40 bite-sized meatballs.

Step 3

Place meatballs on a foil-lined, rimmed baking sheet; bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until cooked through.

Step 4

Add cooked meatballs to sauce; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.