Bento Box Meatballs With Sweet And Sour Sauce Recipe

Name: Bento Box Meatballs With Sweet And Sour Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken or 1 lb ground beef; 1 egg (alternative is 1/2 tsp starch & 1/2 tsp water); 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sake; 1 tablespoon ketchup; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons water; 1 teaspoon starch (mixed with 1 tsp water); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for stir fry)

Servings: persons

1 lb ground chicken or 1 lb ground beef
1 egg (alternative is 1/2 tsp starch & 1/2 tsp water)
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sake
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon starch (mixed with 1 tsp water)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for stir fry)

1
Combine ground meat, beaten egg and onion in a large ball and mix well. For children who have egg allergies, use pre-mixed 1/2 tsp starch and 1/2 tsp water to replace the egg. Form into bite-size balls.
2
In a small bowl, mix sugar, soy sauce, sake, ketchup, vinegar and water to make sauce.
3
Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in meatballs and cook about 5 minutes until outside is brown. Remove excess oil using paper towel, then add the sauce. Cook about 5 minutes more until the liquid is almost gone. Make sure meat is well-done.
4
Add pre-mixed starch and water to make the leftover sauce thicker.
5
Meatballs can be kept frozen without changing the texture or flavor. Cook many at once, freeze and defrost a small portion each morning!

391

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground chicken or 1 lb ground beef, 1 egg (alternative is 1/2 tsp starch & 1/2 tsp water), 1/2 cup onion, chopped, 1 tablespoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Bento Box Meatballs With Sweet And Sour Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bento Box Meatballs With Sweet And Sour Sauce

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