ALOHA MEATBALLS

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I got this out of a Fat-Free cookbook, Fat Free Living, along time ago, and I still make them every now and then. This is a good appetizer recipe. These are like a sweet and sour meatball. Very tasty, and no one will know they are lowfat if you don't tell them. Shhhhhh!

Provided by bratty

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 40 meatballs, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb 96% lean ground beef
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice, drained
1/2 cup scallion
1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon ginger
3/4 cup unsalted chicken stock
1/3 cup chili sauce
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Combine the meatball ingredients in a medium bowl, and mix thoroughly.
  • Coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Shape meatballs, and place on the baking sheet.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes, or until thoroughly cooked.
  • Transfer the meatballs to serving dish and keep warm.
  • Combine the sauce ingredientts in a small saucepan, and stir until the cornstarch is dissolved.
  • Place over medium heat, and cook and stir until the mixture comes to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low, and cook and stir for another minute, or until the mixture thickens slightly.
  • Pour the sauce over the meatballs, toss to mix and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.1, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 36.5, Sodium 163.6, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 6.3, Protein 9.4

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