Sweet and Sour Meatballs

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Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Prep Time
20 mins

Cook Time
20 mins

Serves
24 meatballs or 6 appetizer portions

INGREDIENTS

1 pound 93% lean ground beef

1 large egg, beaten

3 tablespoons minced yellow onion

3 tablespoons bread crumbs 

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

2 teaspoons parsley flakes

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/4 cup parmesan cheese (optional)

1 tablespoon olive oil

Sauce

1/2 cup ketchup

1/3 cup light brown sugar

1 tablespoon cider vinegar

2 teaspoons soy sauce

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

DIRECTIONS

In a large mixing bowl, use your hands to combine all meatball ingredients, except the canola oil.

Form the meatball mixture into 24 meatballs that are 1 inch in size (about the size of a ping-pong ball).

Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the meatballs to the skillet, and brown on all sides, about 5-8minutes.

Add all the sauce ingredients to a large sauce pot over medium heat and stir to combine.

Transfer the browned meatballs into the sauce ,and toss to coat. Cover, and let cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve stuck with toothpicks to easily pick up.

Serve with brown rice, and a side salad or roasted vegetables (remember at least 2 cups!)

Mona’s Tips

If you want to use an air fryer, place the raw meatballs in the preheated (390 degrees) basket and cook for 11-12 minutes ,until browned. Check after 5 minutes, and flip over meatballs.

Makes: 24 meatballs or 6 appetizer portions