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Main Dishes » Beef » Simple Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Simple Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Created by Amy Engberson 7 Comments

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 “Simple” is exactly what these Simple Sweet and Sour Meatballs are! Simply make them earlier in the day and baking them right before dinner. As the meatballs bake, a crazy good sauce thickens and simmers around the meatballs!

Sweet and Sour Meatballs are one of my favorite quick meals!  Little Dairy on the Prairie

Weeknights are hectic at my house. When I say that do you feel like I am singing your song? Well, if you have kiddos most likely your nights are hectic too. Really, I only have about four hours a night to help them get homework done, read for 20 minutes, exercise, practice the piano, chores, shower and eat. That’s not including the other extra-curricular activities.

The most simple sweet and sour meatballs! A meal my whole family loves!  Little Dairy on the PrairieIt seems to work best for me if I have dinner already in the slow cooker or ready to throw in the oven. That way when the boys walk through the door I’m ready to help them. These meatballs are perfect for a crazy schedule. I make the meatballs, whip up a sauce and pour it over the meatballs earlier in the day and pop them in the oven about 45 minutes before we eat. Everyone in the family loves them too! Double score for me!

Sweet and Sour Meatballs!!!

Simple Sweet and Sour Meatballs smell amazing, taste amazing and take an amazingly small amount of time to whip up. I serve them with cheesy mashed potatoes or rice. Three Cheese Mashed Potatoes are my favorite make ahead mashed taters!

Simple Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Simple Sweet and Sour Meatballs smell amazing, taste amazing and take an amazingly small amount of time to whip up. As they bake, a crazy good sauce thickens and simmers around the meatballs!
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Course: Beef, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 -8
Author: Amy

Ingredients

  • MEATBALLS:
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 3/4 c. oats
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 1 t. season salt
  • 1/2 t. onion powder
  • 1/2 t. cracked black pepper
  • 1 T. Worcestershire sauce
  • SAUCE:
  • 3/4 c. brown sugar
  • 1/4 c. cider vinegar
  • 1/4 c. water
  • 2 t. prepared mustard
  • 3/4 c. barbecue sauce
  • 1 T. Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  • Spray 9" x 13" baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Mix all meatball ingredients together until combined. I use my hands.
  • Form meat mixture into meatballs. I use a cookie scoop and make my meatball rustic. It's faster than rolling them out! Place meatballs in prepared baking dish.
  • Stir together all sauce ingredients.
  • Pour sauce over meatballs.
  • Bake uncovered, at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Or, refrigerate and bake later at 350 degrees for about 50-55 minutes. The sauce will thicken as they bake.
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About Amy Engberson

I live on a dairy with my husband and three boys. Although we are in the business of raising cattle, we really are in the business of raising boys. I am passionate about catching up with each other at meal times. My love language is food. And I hope that my men feel the love in every bite. Read more...

Filed Under: Beef, Main Dishes, Quick Meals Tagged With: ground beef, meatballs, quick meals

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  1. Emily says

    April 14, 2014 at 11:03 am

    I love these meatballs, I have actually been craving them lately. I will for sure need to make them soon!

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  2. Elaine Duckett says

    April 15, 2014 at 8:52 am

    In my book meatballs are way better than a meatloaf, and sweet and sour one’s are the best.

    Just like you, I used to say, if you have dinner planned and ready before lunch, it is going to a be a much better night.

    Mom

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  3. Mika says

    April 24, 2014 at 1:11 am

    I love it! It will be the dinner for tonight!

    Coming from The Weekend re-Treat Link Party.Come-by and say hi!

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    • Amy Engberson says

      April 26, 2014 at 7:40 pm

      You will love how easy these meatballs are! Enjoy!!

      Reply
  4. Emily says

    May 26, 2020 at 11:02 pm

    5 stars
    I made these for dinner and my 2 year old ate 3! More mama!! Definitely a winner at our house!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      May 28, 2020 at 4:37 pm

      How cute! It’s always a good day when the kiddos will eat dinner and actually like it!

      Reply

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