Sweet and Sour Meatballs from Heinz

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This zesty meatball recipe is always a hit with any crowd. The basic, two-ingredient sauce can be switched up by simply combining Heinz chili sauce with any sweet spread such as peach jam, grape jelly, or mango chutney. And, for the ultimate shortcut, you can use prepared meatballs.

Submitted by Heinz
Updated on July 14, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef

  • 1 cup soft, fresh breadcrumbs

  • 1 egg, beaten

  • 2 tablespoons milk

  • 2 tablespoons onion, chopped

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon pepper

  • ⅔ cup Heinz® Chili Sauce

  • ⅔ cup red currant jelly

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Gently blend ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, milk, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper until evenly combined. Form into about 40 bite-sized meatballs.

  2. Place meatballs on a foil-lined, rimmed baking sheet; bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until cooked through.

  3. Combine chili sauce and jelly in a saucepan set over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until jelly dissolves, about 5 minutes.

  4. Add cooked meatballs to sauce; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.

Cook’s Note

Twist 1: For a meat variation, use ground turkey or pork.

Twist 2: For a vegetarian option, purchase ready-made veggie "meatballs" and heat in sauce for 10 to 15 minutes.

Twist 3: For a peachy version, substitute peach jam for red currant jelly.

Twist 4: For a tangy citrus version, substitute citrus marmalade for red currant jelly.

Twist 5: For a sweet and spicy version, substitute hot pepper jelly for red currant jelly.

Twist 6: For a delicious grape version, substitute grape jelly for red currant jelly.

Twist 7: For an Indian-influenced version, substitute mango chutney for red currant jelly.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

234 Calories
8g Fat
29g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 234
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 680mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 22g
Protein 12g 24%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 160mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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