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: 1 (20-ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 cup peach preserves; 1 cup chili sauce; 1/4 cup light brown sugar; 1/2 orange, zested and juiced; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon Neely Dry Rub; 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey; 1 shallot, minced; 1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs); 1 cup grated Parmesan; 1 large egg, beaten; 1 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley; Pinch of red pepper flakes; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 (20-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup peach preserves
1 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/2 orange, zested and juiced
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Neely Dry Rub
1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
1 shallot, minced
1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1 cup grated Parmesan
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
Pinch of red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
For the sweet and sour sauce: Mix the tomato sauce, peach preserves, chili sauce, sugar, orange zest, orange juice, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and Neely Dry Rub in a medium saucepan.
3
Simmer while you prepare the meatballs.
4
For the meatballs: Combine the turkey, shallot, panko, Parmesan, egg, parsley, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper together in a large bowl and mix well.
5
Shape the mixture into the size of walnuts and place in a single layer in a 13-by-9-inch casserole dish.
6
Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the meatballs, cover with foil, and bake for 35 minutes.
7
Remove the foil and bake 10 minutes more.
8
Serve with decorative bamboo toothpicks.

590

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (20-ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 cup peach preserves, 1 cup chili sauce, 1/4 cup light 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.

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Sweet and Sour Meatballs

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Variations & substitutions

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