Always Perfect Sweet And Sour Meatballs Recipe

Ingredients for Always Perfect Sweet And Sour Meatballs

• Ground Beef
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup matzo meal (or substitute with breadcrumbs, oatmeal, or flour)
• 1 (15-ounce) bottle chili sauce (or substitute with 15 oz tomato sauce, tomato juice, or diced canned tomatoes. Adjust water and sweetener accordingly)
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar (or substitute with maple syrup, sugar, honey, or grape jelly)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (or to taste)

How to Make Always Perfect Sweet And Sour Meatballs

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, gently combine ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, egg, and matzo meal. Avoid overmixing.
3. Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
4. Pour chili sauce into a medium saucepan.
5. Refill the empty chili sauce bottle with water, shake well, and add the water to the saucepan.
6. Stir in brown sugar and lemon juice.
7. Bring the sauce to a boil.
8. Taste and adjust the amount of lemon juice and brown sugar to your preference.
9. Gently add the meatballs to the sauce.
10. Bring the sauce back to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
11. If using a substitute for chili sauce (tomato sauce, juice, or diced tomatoes), adjust the amount of sweetener and water to achieve a desired saucy consistency—not too thick or thin.
12. If using plain tomato sauce or juice, consider adding extra garlic powder or other seasonings to enhance the flavor.
13. Serve immediately over rice, pasta, or your favorite side dish.