Sweet N Sour Meatballs
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I often serve these meatballs as an appetizer at parties or over steamed rice as a main entree for dinner.
SERVINGS: 6
CATEGORY: Main Dish
METHOD: Stovetop - One-Dish
TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 20 min.
Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- SAUCE:
- 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, undrained
- 2 medium green peppers, julienned
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/3 cup cold water
Directions:
In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls.
In a large skillet, brown meatballs in oil, turning often. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside; drain.
To skillet, add the pineapple, green peppers, sugar, vinegar, oil and soy sauce. Cover and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Return meatballs to skillet; simmer until meat is no longer pink.
Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Yield: about 3 dozen.