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Souper Easy Sweet and Sour Meatballs



There's nothing quite like a delicious and comforting meal to warm you up on a cold day. And if you're looking for a dish that is both easy to make and packed with flavor, then you'll love my recipe for souper easy sweet and sour meatballs.

These meatballs are made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and they come together in just a few minutes. The sweet and sour sauce is the perfect complement to the savory meatballs, and the whole dish is sure to become a new family favorite.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs

  • 1 egg, beaten

  • 1/4 cup milk

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained

  • 1/2 cup ketchup

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

  • 2 tablespoons vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, milk, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine. Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.

  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.

  3. In the same skillet, combine the diced tomatoes, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.

  4. Add the meatballs to the sauce and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.

  5. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Tips

  • For a richer flavor, use beef broth instead of water in the sauce.

  • If you don't have brown sugar, you can use granulated sugar.

  • If you don't have vinegar, you can use lemon juice.

  • To make the meatballs even more flavorful, you can add some grated Parmesan cheese or chopped parsley to the mixture.

Enjoy!


Souper easy sweet and sour meatballs are a delicious and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. They're also great for potlucks and parties. So gather your ingredients and get cooking!

Here are some additional tips and tricks for making the best souper easy sweet and sour meatballs:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the quality of the ingredients, the better the taste of the meatballs.

  • Don't overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing can make the meatballs tough.

  • Cook the meatballs in batches. This will help prevent them from sticking together.

  • Don't overcook the meatballs. Overcooked meatballs will be dry and tough.

  • Serve the meatballs hot over rice or noodles.

Get creative and have fun with it! There are endless possibilities when it comes to souper easy sweet and sour meatballs. So experiment until you find a combination that you love.


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