Best Sweet Sour Italian Meatball Kabobs Recipes

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ITALIAN MEATBALL KABOBS



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When the temperatures are high, and so is your craving for Italian fare, turn to these deliciously different kabobs. A green salad and rustic bread are all you'll need to complete this summer meal. -Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 12 kabobs.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
4 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 small eggplant, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls., On 12 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread meatballs and vegetables. In a small bowl, combine vinegar and oil., Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink and vegetables are tender, basting frequently with vinegar mixture and turning occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 22g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 315mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

ITALIAN MEATBALL SKEWERS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 8 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 9

24 frozen Italian meatballs, thawed
2 medium red onions, cut into 1-inch chunks
3 green bell peppers, cut into 1-inch chunks
3 Roma tomatoes, quartered
1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup Italian dressing
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Fresh parsley leaves, for sprinkling
2 cups marinara sauce, warmed

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • Divide and skewer the meatballs, vegetables and bread evenly on 8 large skewers. Brush each of the skewers all over with the dressing.
  • Grill the skewers on all sides until there are grill marks on all the ingredients and the meatballs are heated through, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove the skewers to a platter and sprinkle over the Parmesan cheese and parsley. Pour the warm marinara into a bowl and serve on the side.

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS IN OVEN



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The hearty taste of seasoned beef and the flavors of sweet and sour distinguish these meatballs. Make this for a special occasion as an appetizer or for every-day dinner.

Provided by Pam Somers

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pounds ground beef
⅓ cup dried onion flakes
1 ½ cups dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 eggs
¾ cup milk
1 cup cider vinegar
2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
2 tablespoons mustard powder
1 cup water, divided
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • To make meatballs: In a large bowl, combine beef, onion flakes, bread crumbs, salt, nutmeg, eggs and milk.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Shape mixture into 1 inch balls, and place into a 9x13 inch baking dish; bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Lower heat in oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • To make sauce: In a large saucepan over medium heat, mix vinegar, sugar, mustard and 1/2 cup water; bring to a boil, and boil for 1 minute. Mix cornstarch and 1/2 cup water; add to saucepan, and boil for 1 minute more.
  • Add sauce to cooked meatballs, and bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, basting occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.1 calories, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 139.6 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 916.8 mg, Sugar 45.7 g

GRILLED SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALL KABOBS



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A quick brush of a spirited prepared sauce on veggies and frozen meatballs and you've got a terrific kabob to cook fast on the grill.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large green bell pepper, cut into 12 pieces
8 thin wedges red onion
12 small fresh whole mushrooms
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
16 frozen cooked meatballs, thawed
3/4 cup purchased sweet-and-sour sauce

Steps:

  • Heat grill. In large bowl, combine bell pepper, onion and mushrooms. Sprinkle with seasoned salt; toss to coat.
  • Alternately thread meatballs, bell pepper, onion and mushrooms onto four 12 to 14-inch metal skewers.
  • When ready to grill, place kabobs on gas grill over medium heat on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook 10 to 15 minutes or until meatballs are thoroughly heated and vegetables are crisp-tender, brushing generously with half of the sweet-and-sour sauce and turning frequently. Serve kabobs with remaining half of sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1/4 of Recipe, Sodium 1000 mg, Sugar 14 g

SWEET & SOUR ITALIAN MEATBALL KABOBS



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A blend of apricot jam, BBQ sauce and Italian seasoning put the sweet and sour in these weeknight-quick meatball kabobs.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

32 (1-inch) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs (1 lb.), thawed
1 red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup apricot jam
1/4 cup BULL'S-EYE Original Barbecue Sauce
1/2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium-high heat.
  • Thread meatballs, peppers and zucchini alternately onto 8 skewers.
  • Microwave jam in small microwaveable bowl on HIGH 15 sec. Stir in barbecue sauce and Italian seasoning; brush half onto kabobs.
  • Grill 8 to 10 min. or until meatballs are heated through, turning occasionally and brushing with remaining jam mixture for the last 2 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 2 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 1010 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 18 g

SWEET & SOUR MEATBALL KABOBS WITH PINEAPPLE



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We modified a recipe from a No-Name recipe pamphlet. Some variations: Try using bbq sauce, jerk grilling sauce, peanut sauce, or whatever your favorite sauce is, as an option. Add some green onions, shredded coconut, and pineapple to the rice before topping with skewers.

Provided by Tom G

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for about 30 minutes
8 pre-cooked meatballs
8 bite sized pieces red bell peppers
8 bite sized pieces onions
8 bite sized pieces pineapple
1/2 cup sweet and sour sauce
1 cup cooked jasmine rice
1/4 cup green onion, chopped fine

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • String onto each skewer: a piece of onion, pepper, meatball, pineapple, meatball, pepper, pineapple, and onion.
  • Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Brush lightly with sauce.
  • Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Serve skewers on 1/2 cup of warm rice and drizzle with remaining sauce.
  • Garnish with chopped green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2266.7, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 0.6, Sodium 275.9, Carbohydrate 573.5, Fiber 69.6, Sugar 401.7, Protein 32.1

THE BEST SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS



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An easy, delicious recipe made with ingredients you always have around the house! A definite winner! Wonderful served with rice!

Provided by KIMMY D

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 egg
¼ cup dry bread crumbs
1 onion, diced
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups water
¼ cup distilled white vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs and onion. Mix thoroughly and shape into golf ball-sized balls.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, gently brown the meatballs and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, flour, water, white vinegar and soy sauce. Mix thoroughly. Add meatballs and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.3 calories, Carbohydrate 67.1 g, Cholesterol 122.4 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 815 mg, Sugar 55.4 g

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALL SKEWERS



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Make and share this Sweet and Sour Meatball Skewers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Friends Foodies

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 12 Skewers, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

14 ounces pre-cooked meatballs
1 red pepper, cut into large chunks
1 green bell pepper, cut into large chunks
2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
1 onion, cut into large chunks
1 cup sweet and sour sauce (plus more for dipping, if desired)
12 skewers
2 cups cooked jasmine rice

Steps:

  • Cut peppers and onions into large chunks. On skewers, alternate meatballs, peppers, onions, and.
  • pineapple. Coat with sweet and sour sauce. Grill until all sides are lightly caramelized. Serve.
  • with Jasmine rice on the side and additional sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.7, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 0.6, Sodium 206.7, Carbohydrate 60.8, Fiber 4, Sugar 35.1, Protein 4.1

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