sweet and sour meatballs
Not your ordinary meatballs. Brown sugar gives it the sweetness and the lemon juice gives it the sour. With the rest of the ingredients adding flavors that will melt in your mouth goodness. Simple to make and is perfect for a Ladies Luncheon or party. Serve up to 8 people so if you need more, just double the recipe.
prep time
30 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6 - 8
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 can (8-ozs) water chestnuts, drained and chopped
- 2 - eggs, slightly beaten
- 1/3 cup plain dry bread crumbs
- 4 teaspoons beef-flavored instant bouillon
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup lemon juice concentrate
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup diced red and green bell peppers
- - hot cooked rice
How To Make sweet and sour meatballs
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Step 1In large bowl, combine meat, water chestnuts, eggs, crumbs, bouillon and Worcestershire sauce; mix well. Shape into 1 1/4" meatballs.
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Step 2In large skillet, brown meatballs. Remove from pan; pour off fat. In same skillet, combine remaining ingredients except pepper and rice; mix well. Over medium heat, cook and stir until sauce thickens. Reduce heat. Add meatballs; simmer uncovered 10 minutes.
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Step 3Add peppers; heat through. Serve with rice. Garnish with parsley if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.
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Category:
Beef
Culture:
Asian
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#easy
Keyword:
#Meatballs
Keyword:
#ground-beef
Keyword:
#sweet sour
Keyword:
#quick
Ingredient:
Beef
Method:
Stove Top
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