SWEET-AND-SOUR MEATBALLS

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Pineapple and apple cider vinegar put the sweet and sour in these easy-to-make ground beef meatballs.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 50m

Yield 30 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
1/2 cup HEINZ Apple Cider Vinegar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 Tbsp. lite soy sauce
1 tsp. ground ginger
1-1/2 lb. lean ground beef
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1 Tbsp. oil
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 Tbsp. water

Steps:

Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Add enough water to reserved juice to measure 3/4 cup; pour into medium bowl. Add vinegar and next 3 ingredients; mix well.
Mix meat and next 4 ingredients just until blended; shape into 30 meatballs, using about 1 Tbsp. meat mixture for each.
Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add meatballs; cook 10 min. or until evenly browned on all sides, turning occasionally. Drain meatballs; return to skillet.
Add pineapple juice mixture to skillet; stir. Cover; simmer 15 to 20 min. or until meatballs are done (160ºF), stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, mix cornstarch and water until blended.
Add cornstarch mixture to meatballs along with the crushed pineapple; mix well. Cook 2 to 3 min. or until sauce is thickened and heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 10 g