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Sweet N Sour Meatballs

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

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,

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Sweet N Sour Meatballs cont.

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.