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SWEET & SOUR HAWAIIAN MEATBALLS



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I really enjoy the sweet and sour flavor on a variety of foods (pineapple and green pepper just go together well esp. with vinegar and sugar). I have already submitted my sweet and sour pork chops, so here it is for the beef.

Provided by Trisha W

Categories     Pineapple

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
2/3 cup cracker crumb
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon seasoning salt (Lawry's recommended)
1/3 cup flour
3 tablespoons shortening
1 (13 1/2 ounce) can pineapple chunks
5 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 green pepper, chopped into bite size chunks
1 (4 ounce) can pimientos, drained (maraschino cherries can be used instead)

Steps:

  • Combine the first four ingredients, mix well, but lightly.
  • Shape into meatballs--about 36 (may be frozen at this point and thawed as needed).
  • Roll meat ball in flour and brown in the shortening.
  • Place in a casserole dish and cover with the sweet and sour sauce.
  • SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE.
  • Drain pineapple (set aside)- reserve juice.
  • Add water to the juice to make 1 cup liquid.
  • In a pot over medium heat, blend cornstarch in the juice, then add vinegar, lemon juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce, cook until clear.
  • Add the pineapple, green pepper, and pimento.
  • Pour over the meatballs and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.3, Fat 26, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 85.2, Sodium 284.4, Carbohydrate 55, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 28.2, Protein 25.9

HAWAIIAN SWEET-AND-SOUR MEATBALLS



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Make and share this Hawaiian Sweet-And-Sour Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Pamela

Categories     Pineapple

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 lbs beef, Ground
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 onion, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
1 green pepper, bite sized chunks
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
4 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/4 cups pineapple juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/3 cup water
3 tablespoons vinegar

Steps:

  • Blend together beef, eggs, 1 t cornstarch, onion, pepper, nutmeg, salt, and garlic.
  • Form into 1-inch balls.
  • Heat oil in skillet; brown meatballs on all sides, or bake in oven until browned.
  • In large saucepan add remaining cornstarch, soy sauce, vinegar, water, and brown sugar to pineapple juice.
  • Cook until thickened; stir constantly.
  • Add meatballs, fruit, and peppers.
  • Cook 5 minutes or until fruit is well heated.
  • For OAMC: make meatballs as directed and flash freeze. Transfer to a ziploc bag, label and put back into freezer. To serve prepare sauce as directed and add defrosted meatballs and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1428, Fat 123.4, SaturatedFat 51, Cholesterol 261.6, Sodium 926.5, Carbohydrate 60.7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 44.7, Protein 19

HAWAIIAN SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS



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You'll need a bunch of long cocktail toothpicks and a large narrow serving platter or several small mini appetizer plates.Unknownsource

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb. frozen 1 inch meatballs, thawed
1 large can pineapple chunks, drained and juice saved
2 green peppers, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup vinegar

Steps:

  • 1. In baking pan, bake meatballs at 350 for about 30 minutes til browned. Remove from oven, drain grease or liquid. In microwavable bowl, microwave the green pepper pieces for a minute or so, til slightly tender.
  • 2. Start with a toothpick; place a piece of pineapple, then green pepper, then a meatballs. Repeat this til all your ingredients are depleted. You should end up with 20 to 25 kabobs.
  • 3. In small bowl, mix pineapple juice, vinegar and brown sugar stir til mixed thoroughly. adding a little more brown sugar if needed so the sauce is not too thick. Dip each skewer into the sauce or drizzle over the top of each. Place skewers on a cookie sheet or baking pan. Keep warm in oven at 200 til ready to serve. Arrange on your serving trays and serve.

HAWAIIAN SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS



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Categories     Beef

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 lb ground beef
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 cups pineapple chunks
2 eggs
1 onion, minced
2 green peppers, bite size
1/4 tsp garlic powder or minced garlic
4 tbsp cornstarch
1 1/4 cup pineapple juice
I tbsp soy sauce
1/3 cup water
3 tbsp vinegar

Steps:

  • 1. Blend together beef, eggs, 1 tbsp cornstarch, onion, pepper, nutmeg, salt and garlic. Form into balls. 2. Brown meatballs in skillet. 3. In large saucepan, add remaining cornstarch, soy sauce, vinegar, water and brown sugar to pineapple juice. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly. 4. Add meatballs, fruit and peppers. Cook 5 minutes or until fruit is well heated.

HAWAIIAN SWEET & SOUR SAUCE FOR MEATBALLS



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This is a real quick and easy recipe that is the best to take to a party or shower or just to enjoy at home. This recipe can be doubled or tripled and freezes well for future use. You can use this with frozen precooked meat balls or make your own.

Provided by Diana109

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (13 ounce) bottle Heinz Chili Sauce
1 (5 ounce) jar grape jelly
1 (6 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 lb meatballs (home made or pre cooked or frozen)

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients in a large saucepan and heat slowly. Place balls into sauce and cook. You can simmer on top of stove or in a 300 degree oven or in a crock pot until meat is done.
  • For a little extra touch, serve on a platter by placing a meatball in the center hole of pineapple rings. Pour sauce over top or serve on side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.2, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 2.6, Sodium 239.6, Carbohydrate 18.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 10.4, Protein 1.7

HAWAIIAN MEATBALLS, SWEET & SOUR



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A favorite appetizer in a crock pot at parties or a main dish served with rice for dinner.

Provided by Betty L

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Time 4h

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
1/3 c soda crackers, crushed
1/3 c onion, minced
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ginger powder
1/4 c milk
1 Tbsp shortening
MIX 7 INGREDIENTS, MAKE INTO 16 BALLS, IN FRY PAN, BROWN MEATBALLS IN THE SHORTENING
GRAVY:
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1/2 c brown sugar
1-13 oz can pineapple chuncks, drained, save juice
1/3 c vinegar
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1/3 c green pepper, chopped
1/4 c onion, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. In saucepan, stir cornstarch and brown sugar. Gradually stir, add pineapple juice, vinegar and soy sauce until smooth. Bring to a boil. Add green pepper, onion and pineapple chunks. Cook 1 min. Add meatballs. Stir carefully, not to break up the meatballs. Serve with rice or as appetizers. Two recipe's will fill a medium size crock pot. Make recipe(s) ahead, refrigerate and later, heat in a crock pot on low for 2-3 hours. Makes delicious appetizers for a crowd. Ground Venison may be used in place of hamburger in this recipe.

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