Sweet and Sour Meatballs in Oven

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.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 533 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 cup cider vinegar
• 3 pounds ground beef
• 2 tablespoons mustard powder
• 1 cup water, divided
• 2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
• 0.75 cup milk
• 1.5 cups dry bread crumbs
• 0.33333334326744 cup dried onion flakes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 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).

Step 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.

Step 5

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