Sweet & Sour Meatballs
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Sweet & Sour Meatballs are a flavorful dish made from ground meat mixed with seasonings, shaped into balls, and cooked in a tangy sweet and sour sauce. This dish provides a hearty source of protein and iron.
This meal is served across various programs including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, catering, and CACFP in New York City.
Popular Home Recipes for Sweet & Sour Meatballs
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Sweet & Sour Meatballs shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
Sweet & Sour Meatballs are a delightful combination of juicy meatballs and a tangy sauce, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
- •1 lb ground beef
- •1 egg
- •1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- •1/4 cup milk
- •1/2 tsp garlic powder
- •1/2 tsp onion powder
- •1 cup ketchup
- •1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- •1/3 cup brown sugar
- •1 tbsp soy sauce
- •1 tbsp cornstarch
- •2 tbsp water
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 375°F.
- 2In a bowl, combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well.
- 3Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- 4Bake meatballs for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
- 5While meatballs are baking, whisk together ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and soy sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
- 6In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water, then add to the saucepan. Stir until the sauce thickens.
- 7Add baked meatballs to the sauce, stirring to coat evenly.
- 8Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Chef Tips
- For a healthier option, use ground turkey instead of beef.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Add pineapple chunks for extra sweetness and texture.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
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About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.