Sweet And Sour Meat Balls Recipe

Name: Sweet And Sour Meat Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. ground beef; 8 oz. can water chestnuts, drained and chopped; 2 eggs; 1/3 c. dry bread crumbs; 4 tsp. beef flavor instant bouillon; 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1 c. water; 1/2 c. firmly packed light brown sugar; 1/2 c. lemon juice; 1/4 c. catsup; 2 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1/4 tsp. salt; chopped parsley (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lb. ground beef
8 oz. can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
2 eggs
1/3 c. dry bread crumbs
4 tsp. beef flavor instant bouillon
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 c. water
1/2 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 c. lemon juice
1/4 c. catsup
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. salt
chopped parsley (optional)

1
In a large bowl, combine meat, water chestnuts, eggs, bread crumbs, bouillon and Worcestershire sauce.
2
Mix well.
3
Shape into 1 1/4-inch meat balls.
4
In a large skillet, brown meat balls, a few at a time.
5
Remove from pan and pour off fat.
6
In a medium bowl, combine remaining ingredients except for parsley; mix well.
7
Pour into skillet.
8
Cook over medium heat until sauce thickens.
9
Reduce heat and add meat balls.
10
Simmer for 10 minutes.
11
Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.

670

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 1 1/2 lb. ground beef, 8 oz. can water chestnuts, drained and chopped, 2 eggs, 1/3 c. dry bread crumbs, and more.

Yes, Sweet And Sour Meat Balls 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!

Sweet And Sour Meat Balls

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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