Jul 14 2026
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Meatballs (traditional Or Sweet & Sour) Recipe

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Time45m
Serves4

Make Meatballs (traditional Or Sweet & Sour) Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Meatballs

Sweet & Sour Sauce

Method

Meatballs Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.

  2. 2

    Shape Meatballs

    Using your hands, form the mixture into balls about 1 inch in diameter and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  3. 3

    Bake Meatballs

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until they are cooked through and browned.

Sweet & Sour Sauce Preparation

  1. 4

    Prepare Sauce

    In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and ketchup. Stir well and bring to a simmer over medium heat.

  2. 5

    Thicken Sauce

    In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Slowly add this mixture to the simmering sauce, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.

Final Assembly

  1. 6

    Combine Meatballs and Sauce

    Once the meatballs are done baking, remove them from the oven and transfer them to the saucepan with the sweet & sour sauce. Stir to coat the meatballs evenly.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Serve the meatballs warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired, and enjoy with rice or noodles.

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