Sweet & Sour Meatballs
These Sweet & Sour Meatballs are the ultimate crowd-pleaser with tender, saucy meatballs, glossy with a sticky-sweet-tangy glaze that clings to every single bite.
Servings: 20 Meatballs
Calories: 93kcal
Ingredients
For the meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon EACH salt and black pepper
For the sauce:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/2 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic minced
- sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently just until combined. Don’t overmix, or the meatballs can turn tough.
- Roll into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the baking sheet. Make sure they aren’t touching. Bake for 12 minutes or until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Meanwhile, add sauce ingredients to a small saucepan and stir to combine. Cook over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, until thickened.
- When the meatballs are done, add them to a bowl. Pour the sauce over the meatballs and stir to combine.
- Serve with sesame seeds. Can be served over rice, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 181mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg