Easy Sweet-and-Sour Meatballs
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.
The already prepared meatballs make this a very easy and quick supper. You can use your own homemade meatballs or store-bought if you're in a pinch. —Ruth Andrewson, Leavenworth, Washington
Ingredients
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1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
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1 package (12 ounces) frozen fully cooked homestyle or Swedish meatballs, thawed
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1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
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3 tablespoons cornstarch
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1/3 cup cold water
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3 tablespoons cider vinegar
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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Hot cooked rice, optional
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Thinly sliced green onions, optional
Directions
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1.
Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Set pineapple aside. Add enough water to juice if needed to measure 1 cup. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the meatballs, green pepper and juice mixture until heated through.
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2.
In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, cold water, vinegar and soy sauce until smooth. Add brown sugar and reserved pineapple to the pan; stir in cornstarch mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. If desired, serve with rice and top with green onions.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving: 330 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 572mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.
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