The Best Sweet and Sour Meatballs

I make a similar Sweet and sour meatball. I find that adding 1/4c of ketchup really adds a tangy flavour that this recipe seemed to lack . I also substitute flour with cornstarch. It gives the meatballs a beautiful glazed effect.

I had to make mine gluten free for our company, but it was super easy with the suggestions. I also trippled the recipe, so by tripling all the amounts, I also added one can of pineapple tidbits, counting the juice towards the water. Instead of an onion, I used epicures onion dip mix. I used gluten free crackers instead of bread crumbs. I baked my meatballs in the oven. Then for the sauce I used corn starch and I added ketchup. I boiled the sauce, then poured it over my meatballs and cooked it in the slow cooker on low for 4-5 hours. They were amazing, I’ll most definitely be using this recipe just for the meat balls plain as well!

I really liked this, it isn't overwhelmed with tomato flavor like most S&S meatball recipes I've found. I followed the recommendations for changes: added onion soup mix to the meat in place of the onion, seasoned the meat with s&p and garlic powder, I used 1/2 cup brown sugar, added 1/2 can of crushed pineapple to the sauce, I thickened the sauce by mixing cornstarch in with some of the pineapple juice. I also added 6 shakes of Tabasco and a couple T ketchup to the sauce. I also tried adding 1/2-1 cup tomato sauce, that was good, too. I browned the meatballs on med-high then put them in a casserole dish and poured the sauce over them. I baked them at 400 F for 15 min covered with foil, then 15 min without foil. Thanks for the recipe and for all the great suggestions.

DO NOT!!! add flour unless you want little clumpy balls of flour that won't dissolve. Use Cornstarch instead. Third to half as much as the flour here. So appx 1 and 1/4 TBSP cornstarch. Add it to a bit of warm water to make a slurry then add it in. Done.

Made this last night. Yum!! Very easy. A couple minor changes : *To thicken, I mixed cornstarch with pineapple juice and stirred in before adding meatballs. *Anytime I make me tballs or meatloaf, I always sautée my Walla Walla sweet onions and minced garlic before mixing it into the burger. I find it enhances the flavors and no hard bits of onion! My husband generally isn't wild about eating new recipes, as he has his favored dishes - doesn't like change!! I get bored and throw in something new every once in a while. When I do this, I have to ask if he likes it. After his first bite, he says "wow, this is really good". Guess what's for dinner tonight?!!! Leftovers!! So so so good! Will add chunks of pineapple and bell peppers next time I make this. Thank you for a new husband favorite in the meal rotation!!

I followed this recipe exactly how it is posted except I added Thai chili sauce (about 2-3 table spoons), and I cooked it in a croc pot instead of stove top. Croc pot on high for about 4 hours. My family loved it and wanted me to add it to the dinner list. Extremely easy to make, and will go good with chicken wings also.

Pretty good recipe, I add crushed pineapple with the juice and a pinch of ginger. Also, I brown my onions before I add them to the meatball mixture. It adds a better depth of flavor, trust me!

I just made this using Aidell's Chicken Hawaiian Meatballs from Costco. Super easy sauce and everyone (including picky son) loved it! I did make some changes; I substitute cornstarch for flour. I also added 1/4 cup of ketchup (as suggested), 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 Tblsp of Sirracha sauce, 1 tsp of Cholula hot sauce, 1 cup of strained pineapple chunks, topped with chopped green onions and chinese noodles. I will definitely make this again and really appreciate the basic recipe! :)

Delicious! I cheated though by using premade frozen meatballs. I combined the sauce with a few alterations: I used cornstarch in place of the flour, added 1/4 c ketchup, added some cut pieces of fresh pineapple, then cooked the sausce in a large saucepan. Once thickened, I added the frozen meatballs and simmered for approx 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs were fully thawed and heated throughout. Served over steamed rice. Yummy!!!

I did tart it up a bit. I added 1 can of pineapple chunks and substituted 1/2 cup pineapple juice for 1/2 cup water. Also added cup of dry chop suey noodles. Then cooked it in a slow cooker on low for about 4 hours.

Yumm! Added 1/2 tsp Worchester and 1 tsp Dijon Mustard to the sauce and sprinkled a little Liquid Smoke over the meatballs as they were browning.

Cheated and used frozen Angus beef meatballs and served over ramen noodles. Had to use double the amount of cornstarch to thicken. So very good sauce.

Make these a day ahead of time. The vinegars may seem strong at first, but really mellow out and become very flavorful by the next day. Definitely a crowd favorite.

Such a cozy and comforting dish.

Had leftover meatballs in the freezer. Read reviews, did the cornstarch slurry with about 3T cornstarch, added 1T each ketchup and Worcestershire(my go-to). OMG. Absolutely wonderful

Excellent, simple and I'm always looking for ways to avoid jarred sauces.

I found the sauce of this recipe to be very bland. I was excited to make based on all of the reviews, but I followed the recipe to the letter, and found I had to add a lot of extra things to bring out any real flavor. My family ate it, no complaints, but I think I’ll stick to my usual recipe. Just wanted to try something new!

One of our go to meals with rice or egg noodles. Love the recipe just the way it is!

Been making these for years and they are amazing everytime. I double the recipe but otherwise follow it as listed.

I also added1/4 c ketchup and used corn starch and they were delicious over rice Husband even liked and he is very finicky