Sweet & Sour Meatballs

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 12
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 251.6
  • Total Fat: 10.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 76.2 mg
  • Sodium: 573.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 28.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.2 g
  • Protein: 14.3 g

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Introduction

A family recipe (from my mother in law) for a unique twist on traditional meatballs. These are baked in a wonderful tomato based sweet & sour sauce and is delicious over rice! (Makes LOTS of sauce!) A family recipe (from my mother in law) for a unique twist on traditional meatballs. These are baked in a wonderful tomato based sweet & sour sauce and is delicious over rice! (Makes LOTS of sauce!)
Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

    1 lb ground beef
    1/2 lb ground turkey
    2 eggs (or egg substitute equivalent)
    1 1/2 cups bread crumbs
    1/4 cup finely chopped onion
    3/4 cup milk
    salt and pepper to taste

    Sauce:
    2 8-oz can tomato sauce
    2 8-oz can water
    1/3 cup brown sugar
    3 tsp Worcestershire sauce
    1 tsp Italian Seasoning
    2/3 cup Splenda
    1/2-1 tsp chili powder or paprika
    1 cup ketchup

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine the first 6 ingredients and form into large meatballs (about 12). Place in a 9x13 baking pan.

Combine the sauce ingredients in a large pot. Heat over medium heat on the stove until well combined and heated through.

Pour sauce over meatballs, coat well.

Bake in preheated oven for 1 - 1 1/2 hours.

Makes 12 large meatballs.

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SANDRA_92083.