Sweet-and-Sour Meatballs Recipe

Name: Sweet-and-Sour Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 28-ounce cans Italian-style tomatoes; 1 14 1/2 ounce can beef broth; 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar; 4 large garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 pounds lean ground beef; 1 cup toasted fresh breadcrumbs; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon ground pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 2 large eggs, beaten to blend

Servings: persons

2 28-ounce cans Italian-style tomatoes
1 14 1/2 ounce can beef broth
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 pounds lean ground beef
1 cup toasted fresh breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
2 large eggs, beaten to blend

1
Pour tomatoes with their juices into heavy large Dutch oven.
2
Using potato masher, crush tomatoes.
3
Add broth, 1/2 cup onion, brown sugar, half of garlic and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
4
Bring to boil.
5
Reduce heat to low and simmer sauce while preparing meatballs.
6
Combine beef, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, allspice, remaining 1 cup onion and remaining garlic in large bowl.
7
Add eggs; blend well.
8
Shape mixture into 1-to 1 1/2-inch balls.
9
Gently drop meatballs into simmering sauce.
10
Partially cover pot and simmer over very low heat until meatballs are cooked through and tender and sauce is thick, about 1 hour 20 minutes.
11
Spoon off any fat from top of sauce.
12
(Can be made 2 days ahead.
13
Cover; chill.
14
Rewarm over low heat before serving.)

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 28-ounce cans Italian-style tomatoes, 1 14 1/2 ounce can beef broth, 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion, 1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar, and more.

Yes, 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.

Sweet-and-Sour Meatballs

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