SWEET 'N' SOUR MEATBALLS FOR 2

Sweet 'n' Sour Meatballs for 2 image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons beaten egg
2 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
Dash pepper
1/2 pound lean ground beef
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, undrained
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup sliced fresh carrot
1/2 medium green pepper, julienned
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. In a large skillet, cook meatballs over medium heat until browned on all sides and a thermometer reads 160°; drain., Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. Add water to juice to measure 1/2 cup. Stir in the brown sugar, vinegar and soy sauce; pour over meatballs. Add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until carrot is crisp-tender. Stir in green pepper and pineapple; cover and simmer 5 minutes longer or until pepper is crisp-tender., Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into meatball mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice.

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