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Savory meatballs with sauce and chopped green onions in a rustic bowl.

Sweet And Sour Meatballs

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 421 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Olive oil as needed (for cooking meatballs)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/3 cup white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Freshly chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped onion, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
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  • Form 1 1/4-inch balls with the meat mixture.
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  • Heat enough oil to coat a large skillet. Cook meatballs over medium heat, turning to brown evenly, until thoroughly cooked, about 10 minutes.
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  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients, except for the green onions. Stir until there are no lumps.
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  • Pour the sauce over the cooked meatballs in the skillet. Lower the heat and let the sauce simmer and thicken. Garnish with green onions, if desired, and serve hot.
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Nutrition

Calories: 421kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 17gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 914mgFiber: 1g
Keyword Sweet and Sour Meatballs
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