Sweet and Sour Meatballs
By
Tammy Raynes
@Tammy_Raynes
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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.
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.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb
- lean ground beef
- 1 can(s)
- (8-ozs) water chestnuts, drained and chopped
- 2
- eggs, slightly beaten
- 1/3 c
- plain dry bread crumbs
- 4 tsp
- beef-flavored instant bouillon
- 1 Tbsp
- worcestershire sauce
- 1 c
- water
- 1/2 c
- firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 c
- lemon juice concentrate
- 1/4 c
- ketchup
- 2 Tbsp
- cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp
- salt
- 1 c
- diced red and green bell peppers
- hot cooked rice
Step-By-Step
1In large bowl, combine meat, water chestnuts, eggs, crumbs, bouillon and Worcestershire sauce; mix well. Shape into 1 1/4" meatballs.
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.
3Add peppers; heat through. Serve with rice. Garnish with parsley if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.
