One of the favorites here in my house are sweet n sour meatballs. There is nothing "special" about them and they are super easy to make... and I bet a lot of people already make these.
But we love them. Plus, they are super adaptable for whatever ground meat you like. We're tried ground beef, ground turkey and ground chicken. I personally like the taste the best with the ground chicken, but I HATE working with the ground chicken. It's always so sticky and messy.
Ground beef is my next choice - and we always have 90% or higher.
The recipe is easy... and you can adjust measurements to your taste. For the sweet n sour sauce we use Ketchup, Grape Jelly and a bit of water. That's it! I pour some ketchup in a small pot and get a simmer going, while slowly adding in the grape jelly and about a tablespoon of water to loosen it up.
Before I put the sauce on, however, I start on the meatballs. I usually use an egg to help with the binding, as well as breadcrumbs. Sometimes we use Panko breadcrumbs for a little different taste and texture. I add just a dash of salt and pepper to the meat for some extra taste. And sometimes, I throw in another spice or two just for fun - whatever I feel like adding on that day.
Once the meatballs are formed I get the sauce ready and starting to heat, then add the balls into the pot. I cover it halfway so some steam escapes and just let it simmer on medium heat for about 10-15 minutes or until cooked through.
These are great as part of your meal or to put out as appetizers for a party. Enjoy!
I do the same thing but I use bottled Chili Sauce. It's not spicy. I'll have to try with ketchup!
ReplyDeleteInteresting. I'll have to try it with the Chili Sauce! Any brand recommendations?
ReplyDeleteI gave always used Heinz since that's the only brand I ever see in the food store. 2 bottles of that and a cup of grape jelly is my recipe.
ReplyDelete