Sweet and Sour Meatballs

A classic sweet-and-sour meatball recipe simmered low and slow in a tangy tomato-lemon sauce with ketchup and brown sugar. Great for family dinners or make-ahead meals.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

To prepare meatballs: Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, eggs, ketchup, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, ground black pepper and onion—if using—in a large bowl. Set aside.

Step 2

To cook meatballs: Prepare sauce. Combine tomato sauce, water, sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, ketchup, and onion in a large pot. Mix well and bring to a boil.

Step 3

Roll meat mixture into balls. Drop into boiling sauce. Simmer, covered on a low flame until cooked through and infused with flavor, about 2 hours.