SWEET & SOUR HAWAIIAN MEATBALLS

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I really enjoy the sweet and sour flavor on a variety of foods (pineapple and green pepper just go together well esp. with vinegar and sugar). I have already submitted my sweet and sour pork chops, so here it is for the beef.

Provided by Trisha W

Categories     Pineapple

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
2/3 cup cracker crumb
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon seasoning salt (Lawry's recommended)
1/3 cup flour
3 tablespoons shortening
1 (13 1/2 ounce) can pineapple chunks
5 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 green pepper, chopped into bite size chunks
1 (4 ounce) can pimientos, drained (maraschino cherries can be used instead)

Steps:

  • Combine the first four ingredients, mix well, but lightly.
  • Shape into meatballs--about 36 (may be frozen at this point and thawed as needed).
  • Roll meat ball in flour and brown in the shortening.
  • Place in a casserole dish and cover with the sweet and sour sauce.
  • SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE.
  • Drain pineapple (set aside)- reserve juice.
  • Add water to the juice to make 1 cup liquid.
  • In a pot over medium heat, blend cornstarch in the juice, then add vinegar, lemon juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce, cook until clear.
  • Add the pineapple, green pepper, and pimento.
  • Pour over the meatballs and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.3, Fat 26, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 85.2, Sodium 284.4, Carbohydrate 55, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 28.2, Protein 25.9

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