Mock Sweet & Sour Meatballs
This easy to make meatball in a yummy sweet & tangy sauce makes it a great appetizer or meal. The dish can be made with vegan meatballs or beef meatballs. Both are delicious.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Main Dish
Servings 8
Calories 265 kcal
- 24 2 pkg Vegan meatballs I prefer Beyond meatballs, Gardein, and Impossible; other brands of choice also work
- 1 cup Grape jelly Sugar-free, natural fruit brand
- 1⅓ cup Sweet & Tangy BBQ sauce If you use regular BBQ sauce, you can add extra zing with either red chili sauce or sriracha ( 1-2 Tbs or to taste)
- ½ cup Vegetable broth, optional As the sauce/meatballs cook, the sauce may thicken - I added a little vegetable broth to lighten the sauce
- Chopped scallions Garnish
I used a stovetop method with my Dutch oven, but you could easily make these in a slow cooker if you have one.
Add jelly, BBQ sauce, and optional extra kick (red chili garlic sauce or sriracha) to the pan and stir to combine. As it warms up, all the sauces will blend together.
Add the meatballs to the warm sauce and blend well. Cover and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Garnish with chopped scallions, serve with toothpicks as an appetizer, or over mashed potatoes or white rice for an entree.
Melissa's Modifications
This recipe is easy to make especially if you buy pre-made meatballs ready to go!
There are several variations of Swedish meatballs. My family recipe is far from the authentic Swedish meatballs made with many ingredients a vegan or vegetarian would not eat. This is really a mock Sweet and Sour Meatballs recipe, and the one that my mother made.
For a main course, serve over white rice or mashed potatoes with a side salad, and you've got a great meal full of fiber and protein with lots of flavor.
Whatever your eating lifestyle, this recipe with modifications can be an easy and nutritious recipe to put into your menu planning!
Enjoy!
MelissaServing: 3 BallsCalories: 265kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 13gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3.5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2.5gSugar: 13g
Keyword BBQ sauce, Jelly, vegan meatballs