Sweet And Sour Simmered Meatballs Recipe

Sweet and sour perfection! This incredibly easy recipe combines juicy meatballs in a tangy, sweet sauce made with apricot jam and Catalina dressing. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's a weeknight winner that the whole family will love. Serve over rice for a complete and satisfying meal.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 126.4 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sweet And Sour Simmered Meatballs

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How to Make Sweet And Sour Simmered Meatballs

  1. Brown 3/4 lb of frozen meatballs in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally. Set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté 1/2 cup chopped onion and 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper for 3-4 minutes, until softened.
  3. Stir in 1/2 cup apricot jam, 1/2 cup Catalina dressing, 1/4 cup soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Add the browned meatballs to the sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the meatballs are heated through, stirring occasionally.
  5. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed (add more soy sauce for saltiness, rice vinegar for tang, or apricot jam for sweetness).
  6. Serve the sweet and sour meatballs over hot cooked rice, or enjoy them on their own!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

40g

Fat

4g

Carbs

5g

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