Savory Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Savory Sweet and Sour Meatballs.

1. Step 1

   Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 350°F (175°C). This will ensure your meatballs cook evenly and come out perfectly tender. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, finely chopped onion, milk, salt, and black pepper. Get your hands in there and mix everything together until it's well combined. You want to feel the texture change as the ingredients meld together. Now, shape this mixture into 12 generous meatballs, making sure they’re all about the same size for even cooking. Place these meatballs in a 9x13-inch baking dish, arranging them snugly together. Next, let’s whip up that irresistible sauce! In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together the ketchup, tomato sauce, water, brown sugar, white sugar, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and chili powder. Cook and stir this mixture for about 5 minutes, or until it’s hot and everything is well blended. Pour this luscious sauce over the meatballs in the baking dish, making sure to turn them gently to coat them in that sweet and tangy goodness. Now, it’s time to bake! Slide the dish into your preheated oven and let it bake for 60 to 90 minutes. You’ll know they’re done when the meatballs are cooked through and no longer pink in the center. The aroma wafting through your kitchen will be absolutely mouthwatering! Once they’re ready, take them out and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy these delightful meatballs with rice, pasta, or even on their own as a tasty appetizer!