HAWAIIAN SWEET-AND-SOUR MEATBALLS

Hawaiian Sweet-And-Sour Meatballs image

Provided by Pamela

Categories Pineapple

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

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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