Sweet and Sour Meatballs
These Sweet and Sour Meatballs are perfect for either appetizers or a hearty, winter meal!
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 102kcal
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 Tbsp canola or vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup bread crumbs
- ½ cup white onion diced
- 1½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the Sweet and Sour Sauce
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1½ cups water
- ¼ cup white vinegar
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp ketchup
- {optional} 1 Tbsp sriracha hot sauce
For Serving
- {garnish} ¼ cup green onions sliced
- {optional meal} 3 cups rice prepared
- {optional appetizer} toothpicks or party picks
Instructions
For the Meatballs
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Brush the bottom of a large cast iron skillet with canola oil; set skillet aside.
- Using a large bowl, combine all of the remaining meatball ingredients.
- Shape into 1” meatballs and place in prepared skillet.
- Place cast iron skillet in oven and bake for 23-25 minutes, or until meatballs are fully cooked.
For the Sweet and Sour Sauce
- Meanwhile, using a small saucepan, combine all sauce ingredients.
- Stir and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until sauce has thickened noticeably.
For Serving
- Once meatballs are fully cooked, drain fat from skillet and pour sauce over meatballs. Stir until meatballs are well coated.
- Before serving, garnish with sliced green onions.
- Serve over cooked rice as a meal or with toothpicks as an appetizer.
Nutrition
Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 222mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
