Momma Liz's Sweet Sour Meatballs Recipe

A nostalgic recipe reminiscent of childhood family dinners! These sweet and sour meatballs are incredibly easy to make using pre-cooked meatballs, elevating them to a restaurant-quality dish. Perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual get-together, this recipe uses a simple yet flavorful sweet and sour sauce to create a dish that's both comforting and delicious. Save time and effort with this shortcut recipe – ready in under an hour!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 70 mins

Calories 129.8 kcal

Protein 2g

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Ingredients for Momma Liz's Sweet Sour Meatballs

1 (15 ounce) jar chili sauce
1 (14 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
80 fully cooked meatballs (from a 1.5-2 lb bag)

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How to Make Momma Liz's Sweet Sour Meatballs

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 (15 ounce) jar of your favorite chili sauce and 1 (14 ounce) can cranberry sauce. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently with a whisk until warmed through (about 5 minutes).
Arrange 80 fully cooked meatballs (from a 1.5-2 lb bag) in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Bake for 45 minutes, then remove from oven. Carefully drain off any excess grease from the baking pan.
Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the meatballs.
Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until heated through and the sauce is bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

103g

Fat

Carbs

10g

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Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner The Americas American Southern Fall Recipes Baking

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Time To Make Course Preparation Occasion 5 Ingredients Or Less Main Dish Easy Holiday Event One Dish Meal Inexpensive Taste Mood Sweet 3 Steps Or Less 4 Hours Or Less

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Momma Liz's Sweet Sour Meatballs?

Momma Liz's Sweet Sour Meatballs takes about 85 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 70 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Momma Liz's Sweet Sour Meatballs?

Momma Liz's Sweet Sour Meatballs has approximately 129.8 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Momma Liz's Sweet Sour Meatballs?

The key ingredients for Momma Liz's Sweet Sour Meatballs are Chili Sauce, Jellied Cranberry Sauce, Meatballs. See the full list with measurements above.