Tender baked meatballs simmered in a tangy sweet and sour sauce
This is one of those recipes that have been bouncing around my in-laws family for years and years
I first tried these 27 years ago (yes, I’m getting old)
Whether these were made by Grandma Mary, Aunt Liz or my wife, they are always a New Year’s Eve, Super Bowl or cocktail party staple
In fact I’m sure this recipe is one that my niece Megan and my daughter Marin will make for their families one day
Best part?
They are pretty easy to make
Let’s start with the meat
Since this is a party appetizer we are using 3 pounds of ground turkey
You can certainly use whatever ground meat you choose or even a mix
Next we will need 1 cup of breadcrumbs, 2 eggs whisked, 1 small onion finely chopped (we used a chopper), 1 tablespoon of Gravy Master, about 1/2 cup of fresh chopped parsley and 1 teaspoon each of kosher salt and ground black pepper
Add all of these ingredients to the ground meat
Using your hands gently mix all the ingredients together
You can use more breadcrumbs if the mixture isn’t binding
Preheat your oven to 350 F
Line a sheet pan with parchment paper sprayed with cooking oil
Start scooping the meatballs out using a cookie scoop
Gently roll the meatballs between your palms to form them
This yielded 58 cocktail sized meatballs
Place the meatballs into the oven and cook for 20-25 minutes or until the meatballs are browned and firm to the touch
Remove and set aside
While the meatballs are cooking we can get the sweet and sour sauce ready
We will need need 18 ounces of chili sauce and 16-18 ounces of grape jelly depending on how sweet you want it
We will also need 3 tablespoons of Worcestershire Sauce
Add the ingredients to a saucepan
Whisk everything together
Bring the sauce to a light boil over medium low heat then reduce and simmer 10 minutes whisking occasionally until you form a rich smooth sauce
Now this next step can be done right in the sauce pan
Add the meatballs to the pot and bring to a low simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes
You can also do this in a slow cooker which is what I’m going to do
I’m using my Instant Pot because I can saute the meatballs and store them in the pot to bring with me to our get together
I like to add some sauce to the pot, then meatballs then sauce, etc. to get an even coating
Once they are all in gently fold them together
Turn on the saute function on low and bring the meatballs to a simmer
Cook for 20-25 minutes
At this point they are ready to serve or you can reheat them at a later time for serving
Serve and watch these sweet and sour party meatballs just disappear!
Enjoy!!!
Simply Sundays! ~ Sweet & Sour Meatballs
Ingredients
For the meatballs
3 pounds of ground turkey
1 cup of breadcrumb (more as needed)
2 eggs whisked
1 small onion finely chopped
1/2 cup of fresh chopped parsley
1 tablespoon of Gravy Master
1 teaspoon each of kosher salt and ground black pepper
For the sauce
18 ounces of chili sauce
16-18 ounces of grape jelly
3 tablespoons of Worcestershire Sauce
Directions
For the meatballs
Place 3 pounds of ground turkey in a large bowl. Add in 1 cup of breadcrumbs, 2 eggs whisked, 1 small onion finely chopped( we used a chopper), 1 tablespoon of Gravy Master, about 1/2 cup of fresh chopped parsley and 1 teaspoon each of kosher salt and ground black pepper
Using your hands gently mix all the ingredients together. You can use more breadcrumbs if the mixture is binding. Preheat your oven to 350 F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper sprayed with cooking oil
Start scooping the meatballs out using a cookie scoop. Gently roll the meatballs between your palms to form them. This yielded 58 cocktail sized meatballs. Place the meatballs into the oven and cook for 20-25 minutes or until the meatballs are browned and firm to the touch. Remove and set aside
For the sauce
In a saucepan combine 18 ounces of Chili Sauce, 16-18 ounces of grape jelly (depending on how much sweet you want) and 3 tablespoons of Worcestershire Sauce. Whisk the ingredients together. Bring the sauce to a light boil over medium low heat the reduce and simmer 10 minutes whisking occasionally until you form a rich smooth sauce
Now this next step can be done right in the saucepan. Add the meatballs to the pot and bring to a low simmer and cook for 20 minutes. You can also do this in a slow cooker which is what I’m going to do. I’m using my Instant Pot because I can saute the meatballs and store them in the pot to bring with me to our get together
I like to add some sauce to the pot, then meatballs then sauce, etc to get an even coating. Once they are all in gently fold them together. Turn on the saute function on low and bring the meatballs to a simmer. Cook for 20-25 minutes. At this point they are ready to serve or you can reheat them at a later time for serving
Tools used to make this recipe
Architec Carving Board, Gripperwood
KitchenAid 3-Speed Hand Blender
Reynolds Kitchens Parchment Paper
Wilton Recipe Right Non-stick Cookie Sheet Set, 2-Piece
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