ORIENTAL MEATBALL SALAD

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From a ground beef cookbook circa 1980 that I picked up at a garage sale. This is an interesting salad, very flavorful and colorful. Cooking time does not inclue chilling time.

Provided by LAURIE

Categories     Pineapple

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 beaten eggs
1/2 cup milk
3 cups soft breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 lb ground beef
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks
2 medium green peppers, cut into 1/2 inch squares
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tomatoes, cut into wedges
shredded lettuce, for serving
rice noodles (optional) or chow mein noodles (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine eggs and milk.
  • Stir in bread crumbs.
  • Add beef and mix gently.
  • Shape into 3/4 inch meatballs.
  • In skillet cook meatballs in oil about 10 minutes or until done.
  • Turn frequently.
  • Drain.
  • Drain pineapple and reserve juice.
  • Add water to juice to make ¾ cup liquid.
  • In bowl combine pineapple chunks, green pepper, carrot, celery and meatballs.
  • In small saucepan combine brown sugar, cornstarch.
  • Stir in the pineapple liquid, wine, vinegar and soy sauce.
  • Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
  • Pour hot dressing over meatball mixture.
  • Cover and chill.
  • To serve carefully stir tomato wedges into meatballs (or reserve tomatoes for garnish around salad).
  • Place shredded lettuce on each of 4 serving plates.
  • Carefully spoon meatball mixture on top.
  • Sprinkle with rice or chow mein noodles if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 676.3, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 187.1, Sodium 913, Carbohydrate 68, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 41.5, Protein 30.5

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