Evelyn'S Sweet And Sour Meatballs Recipe

Name: Evelyn'S Sweet And Sour Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sauce; 1 cup ketchup; 1 cup sweet pickle juice (eg. bread and butter, sweet mixed, etc.); 1 cup water; 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed; 1 tablespoon soya sauce; 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional); meatball (also good for meatloaf); 1 1/2 lbs ground beef; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 1/2 cup milk (use 1 c for meatloaf); 1 1/2 teaspoons onion flakes or 1/2 small onion, chopped and sauteed; 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Servings: persons

Sauce
1 cup ketchup
1 cup sweet pickle juice (eg. bread and butter, sweet mixed, etc.)
1 cup water
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon soya sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional)
meatball (also good for meatloaf)
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup milk (use 1 c for meatloaf)
1 1/2 teaspoons onion flakes or 1/2 small onion, chopped and sauteed
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

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Sauce:
2
Mix all ingredients (may leave out cornstarch, but sauce may be thin).
3
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer while preparing meat.
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Drop in meat and simmer at least 30 minutes more.
5
If I'm not in a hurry, this sits and cooks on all day on the stove top.
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Meatballs:
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Combine all ingredients and blend thoroughly - hands work best!
8
Roll into small balls and drop into sauce, or cook first then add to sauce.
9
Serve over rice.
10
NOTE: Sauce is also great for ribs.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sauce, 1 cup ketchup, 1 cup sweet pickle juice (eg. bread and butter, sweet mixed, etc.), 1 cup water, and more.

Yes, Evelyn'S Sweet And Sour Meatballs 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!

Evelyn'S Sweet And Sour Meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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