Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Name: Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 - 8
Cuisine: Asian
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

By Tammy Raynes
@Tammy_Raynes

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.

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

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Serves:

6 - 8

Prep:

30 Min

Cook:

30 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

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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
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hot cooked rice

How to Make Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Step-by-Step

In large bowl, combine meat, water chestnuts, eggs, crumbs, bouillon and Worcestershire sauce; mix well. Shape into 1 1/4" meatballs.
In 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.
Add peppers; heat through. Serve with rice. Garnish with parsley if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

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