Sweet and Sour Plum Meatballs

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 5
Sweet and Sour Plum Meatballs recipe perfect for dinner
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Prep

10 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons plum jam
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
472
Sugar
15g
Fat
33g
This Sweet and Sour Plum Meatballs recipe is a blend of Asian flavors with a twist of sweet and sour taste. The meatballs are a juicy delight, which are cooked to perfection and layered with aromatic spices. The sauce is just the right amount of sweet and tangy to give the meatballs that extra edge which make them irresistible. This recipe is perfect for those who love sweet and savory combinations. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed as a meal on its own or with a side of rice or noodles. You can even double the recipe for meal prepping and enjoy it for lunch or dinner throughout the week.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce.
3.Shape into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
4.In a small saucepan, mix together honey, ketchup, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, plum jam, sugar, red pepper flakes, ginger, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.
5.Heat over medium heat until everything has dissolved and the sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally.
6.Pour the sauce over the meatballs, making sure each meatball is covered.
7.Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
8.Serve hot with rice or noodles.

PROS

The sweet and sour plum sauce is a perfect complement to the savory meatballs.
These meatballs can be enjoyed as a meal on their own or served with rice or noodles for a hearty dinner.
This recipe is easy to follow and great for meal prepping.

CONS

This recipe contains quite a bit of sugar, which may not be suitable for those with specific dietary requirements.
These meatballs are also not suitable for those who do not eat beef.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

These meatballs can provide a good source of protein and iron. The plum jam in the recipe is high in antioxidants, which can help prevent cellular damage in the body. However, the amount of sugar in this recipe may not be suitable for those with certain diet restrictions.

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