Sweet and Savory Meatballs

Homemade meatballs are easy to make and allow for customization of flavor and size. These meatballs were a hit. They make a hearty meal or could easily be used as an appetizer. The recipe uses a variety of flavors to make a tasty sauce to accompany the meatballs.

When I made these meatballs, I made them medium sized. A smaller size meatball would be good for an appetizer, and a larger size meatball would be fun for a big meal. The recipe calls for serving the meatballs with rice, which would be delicious. I had some elbow macaroni on hand, so I used that instead. Whether you use pasta or rice, be sure to add it into the pan to let it soak up the sauce. When I made this dish, I also added some spinach to the sauce to add flavor and vegetable to the dish.

Sweet & Savory Meatballs 

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/4 cup fine dried bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1 small clove garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp. butter or oil
• 1 can golden mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup canned tomatoes
• 2 Tbsp. vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 2 tsp. soy sauce
• dash pepper
• cooked rice or pasta

Mix beef, crumbs, onion, egg, and garlic; shape into 16 meatballs. In a skillet, brown the meatballs in the butter or oil; pour off fat. Add remaining ingredients except the rice or pasta. Cover and cook over low heat for 20 minutes or until done. Stir now and then. Serve with rice or pasta. Enjoy!