The Best Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Sweet and sour meatballs made with ground beef and ingredients you probably have in your pantry! A delicious appetizer or main dish served over rice.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 516 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1.5 cups water
• 0.25 cup dry bread crumbs
• 0.25 cup distilled white vinegar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook meatballs in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes; set aside.

Step 2

Mix beef, onion, egg, and bread crumbs together in a medium bowl until well combined.

Step 3

Shape mixture into balls, about 1 1/2-inches in size.

Step 4

Stir water, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and flour together in a large saucepan until well combined.

Step 5

Add meatballs and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring often, for 30 minutes.