What’s For Dinner? Sweet & Sour Meatballs

It’s been too long since my last post! The week leading up to Halloween had been crazy, so I spent this past week getting back to basics! And for me, that means cleaning, getting organized, stocking the pantry, and cooking.

I love to cook, bake and create all kinds of food. For me, the ritual of cooking for my family is a big way that I show my love for them. While I do have a fairly eager audience, I do occasionally get comments like: “Mom, why do I shiver when I taste something gross?” Nice. And my personal favourite, is “Mom, why did you make this for dinner?” Oh well, I hope they look back on their childhood with memories of a yummy smelling house!

But this week I hit 2 dinner home runs: I made homemade Gnocchi one night, and meatballs tonight. Devoured in silence. 

But for now, I wanted to share this yum-yummy meatball recipe!  Meatballs in our house are always a favourite. Especially sweet and sour meatballs. Up until today though, I didn’t have the perfect sauce. My very best friend Paula shared this sweet and sour sauce recipe with me, and now I am sharing it with you! The sauce is soooo easy, and soooo yummy! (Although, I did make a minor adjustment and snuck in some pureed yam for added nutrition – I just can’t help it! And no one even noticed it!)

Enjoy!

Remind me I need to take a new picture!  Ack!

Sweet & Sour Meatballs

1 lb ground beef

1 small onion, minced

1 egg

1/3 cup oats

2 tbsp milk

1 tbsp brown sugar

salt & pepper

• Combine and shape into meatballs.
• Bake unsauced meatballs in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes.

Tip!
If you are using frozen meatballs, heat in oven at 350 for about 15 minutes.

1/2 cup sugar

2 tbsp cornstarch

1/2 cup water

1/4 cup pureed yam

3 tbsp vinegar

2 tbsp soya sauce
2 tbsp ketchup

• Combine all ingredients, and bring to a boil. 
• Stir, and cook until the sauce thickens.
• Pour the sauce over your cooked meatballs, and heat in a 300 degree oven for about 20-30 minutes. Serves 4 easily.

Yeeeuummm!