Sweet & Sour Meatballs Recipe
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Sweet & Sour Sauce
Method
Meatballs
- 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
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
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.