Best Sweet And Tangy Meatballs Recipes

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TANGY SWEET-AND-SOUR MEATBALLS



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Tangy sauce, a green pepper and some pineapple chunks transform premade meatballs into something special. Serve them over rice for a satisfying main dish. -Ruth Andrewson, Leavenworth, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks
1/3 cup water
3 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
30 frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs (about 15 ounces)
1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Set pineapple aside. Add water to juice if needed to measure 1 cup; pour into a large skillet. Add 1/3 cup water, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar and cornstarch; stir until smooth. , Cook over medium heat until thick, stirring constantly. Add the pineapple, meatballs and green pepper. , Simmer, uncovered, until heated through, about 20 minutes. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 682mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

TANGY AND SWEET MEATBALLS



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When we entertain friends for Sunday dinner, I frequently serve these tangy meatballs. Everyone loves the distinctive sauce, but they're often surprised to learn it is made with gingernsaps. -Melody Mellinger, Myerstown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 large eggs
1 medium onion, chopped
1-1/2 cups dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
2 pounds ground beef
2 tablespoons canola oil
SAUCE:
3-1/2 cups tomato juice
1 cup packed brown sugar
10 gingersnaps, finely crushed
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon onion salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, onion, bread crumbs and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. , In a large skillet, brown meatballs in batches in oil. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish., In a large saucepan, combine the sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until cookie crumbs are dissolved. Pour over meatballs. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 155mg cholesterol, Sodium 1226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

SWEET AND TANGY MEATBALLS



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Convenience items, including bottled barbecue sauce and canned pineapple and cranberry sauce, speed preparation of this sweet and tangy main dish. It's a snap to throw together, yet tastes like it took a lot of work. My family loves its Hawaiian flavor. -Nancy Decker, Lemoore Navel Air Station, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup water
1 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
6 unsweetened pineapple slices
6 green pepper rings
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine egg substitute and milk. Stir in the crumbs, onion and pepper. Add beef and mix well. Shape into 36 balls, about 1 in. each. , In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, brown meatballs; drain if necessary. Combine the cornstarch, pineapple juice, barbecue sauce and water until smooth; stir in cranberry sauce. , Pour over meatballs. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; top with pineapple and green pepper. , Cover and simmer 10 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 556mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

HEARTY SWEET AND TANGY MEATBALLS



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These hearty meatballs, boasting a sweet and savory sauce, can be served as an entree or in a hoagie sandwich. Either way, be prepared for compliments.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup milk
2 slices white bread, torn into small pieces
2 tablespoons onion soup mix
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup canola oil
SAUCE:
1 cup water
1 cup ketchup
1/3 cup molasses
3 tablespoons white vinegar
3 tablespoons prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
6 drops hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the milk, bread and soup mix. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in flour. , In a large skillet, brown meatballs in oil, in batches; drain., In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Add to skillet with meatballs. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink., Serve immediately or cool before placing in a freezer container. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months., To use frozen meatballs:: Completely thaw in the refrigerator. In a large skillet, add meatballs; cover and cook for 10 minutes or until heated through.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 700mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

TANGY SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS



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Make and share this Tangy Sweet and Sour Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lady3

Categories     Meat

Time 2h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 egg
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1 1/2 cups ketchup
2 cups ginger ale

Steps:

  • Mix first 6 ingredients.
  • Shape into small balls.
  • Put gingerale and ketchup into large pot and bring to a boil.
  • Add meatballs ,cover and simmer for 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542.3, Fat 27.5, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 168.5, Sodium 1774.3, Carbohydrate 38.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 31.6, Protein 35.8

TANGY SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS RECIPE - (4.6/5)



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Provided by Lsweetnell

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 (12 ounce) jars Heinz chili sauce (have tried other chili sauces and they just don't stack up to Heinz)
1 (16 - 18 ounce) jar grape jelly
1 large package frozen meatballs (there are about 80 to 100 in a bag)

Steps:

  • Put frozen meatballs in a crock pot and get them started on high. Combine jelly and chili sauce in a sauce pan on low heat and warm until grape jelly is dissolved. Stir occasionally. Add the sauce once the grape jelly is dissolved (doing this will save you an hour cooking time) to the meatballs or cocktail sausages and set temperature to low. Cook for 2 - 4 hours on low. Gently toss occasionally with a soft sided large spoon. Serve over rice or mashed potatoes if you wish to eat as a meal or leave on warm in crock pot without the rice or potatoes for people to pluck out a couple to munch on. They will go back for more! Most people will eat four to six of these. This makes a bunch, can always cut the recipe in half for home meal. Dedicated to Lance, my chef and medic.

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