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Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe

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  • Author: Sue
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Slow Cooking
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Sweet and Sour Meatballs combine savory ground beef meatballs broiled to golden perfection then slow-cooked in a tangy sauce made from chili sauce and grape jelly. Tender, flavorful, and perfect for parties or family dinners, this recipe offers an easy way to enjoy classic sweet and sour flavors with minimal prep.

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 2 pounds ground beef (90% lean)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup finely diced onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Cooking spray

Sauce

  • 12 ounce bottle chili sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups grape jelly
  • 2 tablespoons parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat the broiler in your oven and line a sheet pan with foil. Coat the foil lightly with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Combine meatball ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, finely diced onion, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  3. Shape meatballs: Form the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs and arrange them evenly on the prepared sheet pan.
  4. Broil meatballs: Place the pan under the broiler and cook the meatballs for 8–10 minutes until they turn golden brown on top. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
  5. Prepare the sauce: While the meatballs cook, melt the grape jelly by microwaving in 30 second increments or warming it gently in a saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the chili sauce until smooth and well combined.
  6. Combine meatballs and sauce in slow cooker: Spray the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray. Transfer the broiled meatballs to the slow cooker, pour the sweet and sour sauce over them, and toss gently to coat all the meatballs evenly.
  7. Slow cook: Cook the meatballs on the low setting of the slow cooker for 3 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the meatballs to become tender and juicy.
  8. Garnish and serve: Once cooked, sprinkle the meatballs with fresh parsley and serve warm. Enjoy these flavorful sweet and sour meatballs as an appetizer or main dish.

Notes

  • You can use lean ground turkey instead of beef for a lighter option.
  • Adjust the amount of grape jelly and chili sauce according to your preferred sweetness and spiciness.
  • Broiling time may vary depending on your oven; watch carefully to prevent burning.
  • Make ahead tip: Form meatballs and refrigerate before broiling for easier prep on cooking day.
  • Serve with toothpicks as appetizers or over rice for a complete meal.

Find it online: https://suerecipe.com/sweet-and-sour-meatballs-recipe-2/