Best Kittencals Easy Sweet And Sour Pineapple Meatballs Recipes

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SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS WITH PINEAPPLE



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I often serve these meatballs as an appetizer at parties or over steamed rice as a main entree for dinner.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 egg
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 tablespoons canola oil
SAUCE:
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, undrained
2 medium green peppers, julienned
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup cold water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. , In a large skillet, brown meatballs in oil, turning often. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside; drain., To the skillet, add the pineapple, green peppers, sugar, vinegar, oil and soy sauce. Cover and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Return meatballs to skillet; simmer until meat is no longer pink. , Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 416mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

EASY SWEET-AND-SOUR MEATBALLS



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The already prepared meatballs make this a very easy and quick supper. You can use your own homemade meatballs or store-bought if you're in a pinch. -Ruth Andrewson, Leavenworth, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
1 package (12 ounces) frozen fully cooked homestyle or Swedish meatballs, thawed
1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup cold water
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
Hot cooked rice, optional
Thinly sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Set pineapple aside. Add enough water to juice if needed to measure 1 cup. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the meatballs, green pepper and juice mixture until heated through., In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, cold water, vinegar and soy sauce until smooth. Add brown sugar and reserved pineapple to the pan; stir in cornstarch mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. If desired, serve with rice and top with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 572mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

SWEET AND SOUR PINEAPPLE MEATBALLS



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We love this pineapple meatball recipe!

Provided by Alisha D.

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 large egg, beaten
3 ½ tablespoons cornstarch, divided
¾ teaspoon salt
1 dash ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, undrained
1 cup pineapple juice, or as needed
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup water
1 tablespoon water
¼ cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
2 green bell peppers, cut into thin strips
2 cups hot cooked white rice

Steps:

  • Combine ground beef, onion, egg, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Use a cookie scoop to shape into meatballs.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook, turning often, until browned and no longer pink in the centers, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove meatballs from the skillet and drain oil, reserving 1 1/2 tablespoons of drippings.
  • Drain pineapple chunks from the can, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. Add enough additional pineapple juice to make 1 1/2 cups total.
  • Combine pineapple juice, sugar, 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon water, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vinegar, soy sauce, and remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch in a bowl; mix well. Stir into drippings in the skillet.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and thickened. Add meatballs, pineapple chunks, and bell peppers. Cook until thoroughly heated, coating well, about 5 minutes. Serve over hot cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.3 calories, Carbohydrate 57.9 g, Cholesterol 78.3 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 16.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 575.6 mg, Sugar 35.8 g

PINEAPPLE SWEET & SOUR MEATBALLS



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I have been making this since I was a young girl. Always been a favorite of mine and others. I got this out of an old cookbook by Betty Crocker.

Provided by Faith77

Categories     Meat

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb hamburger
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 egg
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 (13 ounce) can pineapple chunks
1/3 cup vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 small green pepper, chopped

Steps:

  • Meat Balls.
  • Mix meat ball ingredients well and shape into balls.
  • Cook over medium heat, turning occasionally until brown, about 20 minutes.
  • OR bake in an ungreased oblong pan (13x9x2 inches), in 400 degree Fahrenheit oven until light brown, 20-25 minutes.
  • Drain fat from meat balls.
  • Sweet& Sour Sauce.
  • Mix brown sugar and cornstarch in pan.
  • Stir in pineapple (with syrup), vinegar and soy sauce.
  • Heat to boiling, stirring constantly, reduce heat to simmer.
  • Add meat balls.
  • Cover, simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.
  • Stir in green peppers.
  • Cover, simmer until green peppers are crispy-tender, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.1, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 131.1, Sodium 1051.7, Carbohydrate 55.3, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 41.5, Protein 28.4

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