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Sweet & Sour Meatballs
Sweet & Sour Meatballs
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Sweet & Sour Meatballs offer the perfect balance of flavors in every bite. Tender homemade meatballs simmer in a simple yet magical sauce combining jellied cranberry and chili sauce with a hint of onion. The unexpected pairing creates a tangy-sweet glaze that transforms basic ingredients into an irresistible appetizer. Make ahead and freeze for easy entertaining at a moment's notice!
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Ingredients
Sauce:
1 16-oz. can jellied cranberry sauce
1 12-oz. jar chili sauce
12 oz. water
pinch of onion flakes
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​Meatballs:
pinch salt
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 cup bread crumbs
pinch ground pepper
1 egg
pinch onion flakes
Directions
Sauce:
Combine sauce ingredients and allow to simmer on stove while making meatballs.
Meatballs:
Mix meatball ingredients and shape into balls about 3/4" in diameter.
Drop them in the hot, simmering sauce and cook until done, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Meatballs can be prepared the day before and kept frozen.
Servings\Yield
Serves 6-8 people (makes about 20-24 meatballs)
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (3 meatballs with sauce) - Calories: 270; Total Fat: 16g (Saturated Fat: 6g); Cholesterol: 85mg; Sodium: 580mg; Total Carbohydrates: 18g (Dietary Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 14g); Protein: 15g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Anonymous 🔑 Keywords: meatball, cranberry, ground beef
🗂️ Categories: 🥩 Beef, 🍔 Ground Beef
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Sweet & Sour Meatballs was added on April 22, 2006 and last updated on May 11, 2026.
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