MEATBALLS STUFFED WITH PINEAPPLE CHUNKS

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I was looking through my neighbors microwave cookbook several weeks ago and found this recipe. It looked so good. I usually don't use the microwave for cooking.I mostly use it for heating up things or popcorn. I placed these in my oven at 350 for about 10 minutes or until they looked done. Drained the juices off and added the...

Provided by Norma DeRemer

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks
1 lb lean ground beef
1 egg
2 slice fresh bread, crumbles
1 tsp instant minced onion or a tablespoon of fresh onion
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground gloves
1/8 tsp allspice
2 Tbsp reserved pineapple syrup
1/3 c resreved pineappe syrup
1/2 c ketchup
1/3 c packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Drain pineapple well, reserving syrup
  • 2. Mix together in a large bowl beef, egg, bread crumbs, onion, salt, cloves, allspice and 2 tablespoons of syrup.
  • 3. Mold small amount of mixture around each pineapple chunk.
  • 4. Place meatballs in 12 X 8 X 2 glass microwave safe dish.
  • 5. Cover with wax paper and microwave at high for 4 minutes.
  • 6. Remove from microwave and pour off meat juices.
  • 7. Stir together 1/3 cup of reserved syrup, ketchup and brown sugar and mix well.
  • 8. Poor over drained meatballs and return to microwave and heat at high for 3 to 5 minutes longer or until done.
  • 9. *Serve over cooked rice or noodles or eat plain as finger foods. *Or bake in your oven at 350 as I did until done.

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