Sweet and Sour Meatballs in Sauce

Health score
4%
Sweet and Sour Meatballs in Sauce
80 min.
12
359kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your dinner game with a dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors? Look no further than these delectable Sweet and Sour Meatballs in Sauce! This crowd-pleasing recipe is not only easy to prepare but also promises to satisfy even the pickiest eaters at your table. With a delightful combination of ground beef, breadcrumbs, and a medley of flavorful seasonings, these meatballs are sure to become a family favorite.

The magic truly happens when you pour the rich, tangy sauce over the meatballs, infusing them with a burst of flavor that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a comforting meal to enjoy with your loved ones, this dish is versatile enough to shine at any occasion. Plus, with a generous yield of 12 servings, it's perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week ahead.

In just 80 minutes, you can create a mouthwatering main course that pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or a fresh salad. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress your guests with these Sweet and Sour Meatballs in Sauce. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups breadcrumbs 
  • 0.7 cup brown sugar 
  • 16 ounce tomato sauce canned
  • teaspoon chili powder 
  •  eggs 
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef 
  • 12 servings pepper black to taste
  • teaspoon seasoning italian
  • cups catsup 
  • 0.8 cup milk 
  • 0.3 cup onion finely chopped
  • cups water 
  • 0.7 cup granulated sugar white
  • tablespoon worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Mix the ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, onion, milk, salt, and black pepper together in a large mixing bowl until evenly combined. Form the mixture into 12 large meatballs. Arrange the meatballs into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. Stir the ketchup, tomato sauce, water, brown sugar, white sugar, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and chili powder together in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until well combined and hot, about 5 minutes.
  4. Pour the tomato sauce mixture over the meatballs in the baking dish. Turn the meatballs to coat in the sauce.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven until the meatballs are cooked through and no longer pink in the center, 60 to 90 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories359kcal
Protein15.21%
Fat33.09%
Carbs51.7%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.09
Glycemic Load
8.76
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
11.699999923291%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.17mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Quercetin
1.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:359.26kcal
17.96%
Fat:13.47g
20.72%
Saturated Fat:5.06g
31.6%
Carbohydrates:47.35g
15.78%
Net Carbohydrates:45.85g
16.67%
Sugar:34.71g
38.57%
Cholesterol:69.37mg
23.12%
Sodium:721.84mg
31.38%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.93g
27.86%
Vitamin B12:1.41µg
23.47%
Selenium:15.24µg
21.77%
Vitamin B3:4.32mg
21.58%
Zinc:2.9mg
19.36%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
17.14%
Vitamin B6:0.34mg
16.8%
Phosphorus:165.6mg
16.56%
Iron:2.66mg
14.76%
Potassium:476.56mg
13.62%
Manganese:0.25mg
12.45%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
12.21%
Vitamin E:1.55mg
10.35%
Vitamin A:487.16IU
9.74%
Copper:0.17mg
8.65%
Calcium:86.44mg
8.64%
Magnesium:31.9mg
7.98%
Folate:30.19µg
7.55%
Vitamin B5:0.69mg
6.89%
Fiber:1.51g
6.02%
Vitamin C:4.72mg
5.72%
Vitamin K:5.64µg
5.37%
Vitamin D:0.37µg
2.47%
Source:Allrecipes