POLYNESIAN MEATBALLS

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With pretty bits of pineapple, these meatballs are sure to attract attention-and the sweet-tart sauce brings people back for seconds. -Carol Wakley, North East, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1/3 cup chopped onion
2/3 cup crushed saltines
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
SAUCE:
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the milk, onion, saltines and seasoned salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. With wet hands, shape into 1-in. balls. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown meatballs in small batches, turning often. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm. Drain skillet., Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. Add enough water to juice to measure 1 cup. In a bowl, combine the cornstarch, pineapple juice mixture, vinegar, soy sauce, lemon juice and brown sugar until smooth. Add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add meatballs. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the pineapple; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 37 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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