Easy Meatballs in Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe

Name: Easy Meatballs in Sweet and Sour Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 grams Ground meat; 1 medium Onion; 2 tbsp Katakuriko; 1 Egg; 1 tsp Usukuchi soy sauce; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1 dash Vegetable oil (to stir fry the onions); 5 tbsp Vinegar; 5 tbsp Ketchup; 1 tbsp Usukuchi soy sauce; 1 to 2 tablespoons Sugar; 2 tbsp Mirin; 2 tsp Katakuriko

Servings: persons

500 grams Ground meat
1 medium Onion
2 tbsp Katakuriko
1 Egg
1 tsp Usukuchi soy sauce
1/2 tsp Salt
1 dash Vegetable oil (to stir fry the onions)
5 tbsp Vinegar
5 tbsp Ketchup
1 tbsp Usukuchi soy sauce
1 to 2 tablespoons Sugar
2 tbsp Mirin
2 tsp Katakuriko

1
Finely chop the onion, stir fry with vegetable oil, and let cool.
2
Combine the ground meat, egg, katakuriko, the onions from Step 1, salt, and soy sauce.
3
Knead well so the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
4
Shape the mixture from Step 3 into balls (you can either roll them up before frying, or shape them as you go).
5
Fry in oil over medium heat.
6
Fry until golden brown.
7
Once they're done frying, drain excess oil on paper towels.
8
Combine the ingredients.
9
Taste and adjust accordingly.
10
Also add the katakuriko and mix well.
11
Place your mixture from Step 7 into a pot and heat (there's katakuriko in the sauce, so remember to mix well).
12
Add your meatballs from Step 6 to the sauce in Step 7, making sure they're coated well.
13
Done!
14
Good for bento lunches, too.

386

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 grams Ground meat, 1 medium Onion, 2 tbsp Katakuriko, 1 Egg, and more.

Yes, Easy Meatballs in 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Easy Meatballs in Sweet and Sour Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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