Sweet 'N' Sour Meatballs Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Ground chuck1 Pound
 Egg1
 Onion1/2 Cup (16 tbs), finley chopped
 Water3 Tablespoon
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Pepper3/4 Teaspoon
 Onion3/4 Cup (16 tbs), finley chopped
 1 tblsp. butter or regular margarine
 Ketchup1 Cup (16 tbs)
 2 tblsp. brown sugar, packed
 Lemon juice2 Tablespoon
 Soy sauce1 Tablespoon
 Hot cooked rice

Directions

Combine ground chuck, egg, 1/4 c. onion, water, salt and pepper in bowl.
Mix lightly, but well.
Shape mixture into 24 meatballs.
Place meatballs in 12x8x2" (2qt.) glass baking dish.
Microwave at high setting 2 minutes.
Turn meatballs over and rearrange by moving outside meat balls to center of dish.
Microwave at high setting 2 minutes more, or until firm.
Pour off excess fat.
Cover with waxed paper and let stand on wooden board or heatproof surface while preparing sauce.
(Meatballs will complete cooking on standing.) Combine 3/4 c. onion and butter in 1 1/2qt. glass casserole.
Microwave at high setting 3 minutes, or until onion is tender.
Stir in ketchup, brown sugar, lemon juice and soy sauce.
Microwave at high setting 3 minutes, or until hot.
Pour sauce over meatballs and serve with hot rice.
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