Sweet And Sour Potted Meatballs Recipe

Name: Sweet And Sour Potted Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE:; 2 tbsp. canola oil; 1 medium yellow onion, minced; 1 15-oz. can tomato sauce; 1/2 tsp. sour salt (available at Amazon.com), or the juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp.); 1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; FOR THE MEATBALLS:; 2 lb. ground beef chuck; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/3 cup long-grain white rice, parboiled for 3 minutes; 1 cup bread crumbs; 1 medium yellow onion, grated on the coarse side of a box grater; 21/4 tsp. kosher salt; 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

FOR THE SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE:
2 tbsp. canola oil
1 medium yellow onion, minced
1 15-oz. can tomato sauce
1/2 tsp. sour salt (available at Amazon.com), or the juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp.)
1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
FOR THE MEATBALLS:
2 lb. ground beef chuck
2 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup long-grain white rice, parboiled for 3 minutes
1 cup bread crumbs
1 medium yellow onion, grated on the coarse side of a box grater
21/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

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["1. Prepare the sauce: In a large Dutch oven, heat the oil, then saute the minced onion over medium heat until tender and golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the tomato sauce, and rinse out the can with 1/2 cup water to loosen any sauce that remains, adding that liquid to the pan. Stir in the sour salt or lemon juice and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer, uncovered, over medium heat. Remove from the heat and set aside.", "", "2. Make the meatballs: Put the ground meat in a large bowl and push it to one side. Add the eggs, rice, bread crumbs, onion, salt, and pepper to the other side of the bowl and combine with a large fork. Work in the meat, handful by handful, until everything is thoroughly blended. Return the sauce to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Using a 1/2-cup measuring cup, shape meatballs measuring about 21/2"" and drop them gently into the sauce. You should have 10 to 12. Cover and simmer slowly for 30 minutes, gently rotating and pushing the meatballs around halfway through the cooking so that they are thoroughly coated in sauce after about 15 minutes. Correct seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary. Serve very hot."]

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE:, 2 tbsp. canola oil, 1 medium yellow onion, minced, 1 15-oz. can tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Sweet And Sour Potted 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 Potted Meatballs

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