Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsVinnie's Italian Beef & GyrosSweet & Sour Meatballs Recipe

Sweet & Sour Meatballs Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Make Sweet & Sour Meatballs 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

  1. 1

    Prepare the Meatball Mixture

    In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley. Mix until well combined.

  2. 2

    Shape the Meatballs

    Using your hands, shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  3. 3

    Bake the Meatballs

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes, or until they are browned and cooked through.

Sweet & Sour Sauce

  1. 4

    Mix the Sauce Ingredients

    In a medium saucepan, combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, cornstarch, and water. Stir well to combine.

  2. 5

    Cook the Sauce

    Heat the saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture comes to a boil. Allow it to cook for 2-3 minutes, or until it thickens.

  3. 6

    Combine Meatballs and Sauce

    Once the meatballs are cooked, remove them from the oven and add them to the saucepan with the sauce. Gently toss to coat the meatballs in the sauce.

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