Sweet & Sour Meatballs.

June 1, 2012 Post a comment

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Two words to describe this dish:  INSANELY EASY!  If that doesn’t get you… they are also very delicious!  In fact I had extra sauce left and my father implored me to make another batch tomorrow!  Okay… so that’s a winner :)

This recipe is easy and very flexible.  You add more or less to impact the sauce flavor.  We like it spicy so I made it spicy.  You can cut that back and make it more on the sweet side. Whatever you want.  Awesome party idea too!

 

Ingredients:

1.25 lbs of ground beef (I used 92% lean)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 egg
1/4 cup of Panko bread crumbs
4 ounces of Sriracha sauce
10 ounces of crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup of brown sugar
1/4 cup of lemon juice

Directions:

In a stand mixer or mixing bowl combine the meat, garlic & onion powders, egg and bread crumbs.  Scoop with a melon baller and place on a platter.  Repeat until you’ve used up all the meat.

In a saucepan over medium/high heat, add the Sriracha sauce, crushed tomatoes, sugar and lemon juice.  Whisk until combined.  Once it starts to boil, add the meatballs gently and cover.  Turn to low/medium flame and simmer for at least 30 minutes.  I garnished with spring onions.  Could easily prepare ahead of time and keep warm in your crock pot for a party :)  Serve & enjoy!

{ 8 comments… read them below or add one }

Lisa @ Lisa's Dinnertime Dish June 1, 2012 at 6:43 PM

These are easy and they sound fabulous!! I’ll have to give them try. :)

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Beverley June 1, 2012 at 9:28 PM

This recipe looks like a real family pleaser <3 can you tell me what Sriracha is, thank you and have a great weekend

xoxo

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robinr June 2, 2012 at 12:01 AM

Beverley, Sriracha sauce is a hot chili sauce (similar to Frank’s Red Hot sauce). You can find it in the ethnic part of your grocery store :)

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heather June 13, 2012 at 2:13 PM

im in the process of making these now…..2 things—-do you measure the breadcrumbs and when do i add the brown sugar???? thanks:)

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heather June 13, 2012 at 2:14 PM

you must have updated the recipe since i printed it out—-still dont know when to add the brown sugar! hurry—-im getting hungry! LOL

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heather June 13, 2012 at 2:41 PM

i cant read—sorry:( dont worry about the previous messages—–think i need more coffee……. i also cant wait to eat these!!!!!!!!!!!!! they smell YUMMY :)

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Netttie Moore September 17, 2012 at 1:52 AM

I am going to make these for hubs, he is begging me now! Nettie

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robinr September 17, 2012 at 12:58 PM

Nettie, These are so good and so easy!! Perfect weeknight meal :)

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