Baked Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Baked Sweet and Sour Meatballs are a delightful fusion of tender, juicy meatballs enveloped in a tangy, sweet sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and festive gatherings alike, these easy-to-make bites promise to impress even the pickiest eaters. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, you can serve these flavorful meatballs over rice or as an appetizer, ensuring smiles all around.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into uniform meatballs (about 2 tablespoons each) and place in the prepared dish.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic powder to create the sauce.
- Pour half of the sauce over the meatballs and bake for 20 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
- Drizzle with remaining sauce before serving with rice or veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 95mg