Description
Baked Sweet and Sour Meatballs are a delicious blend of juicy meatballs enveloped in a tangy sauce, perfect for family dinners or lively gatherings. Everyone will be coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, chopped onion, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form the Meatballs: Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking dish spaced apart.
- Whip Up the Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix together ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar until smooth. Pour half of this sauce over the meatballs.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until cooked through (internal temperature should reach at least 160°F or 70°C).
- Serve It Up: Drizzle the remaining sauce over the baked meatballs before serving. Enjoy with rice or noodles!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For a lighter option, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken. Add crushed pineapple for extra sweetness or diced bell peppers for color. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.