Taste of Home
Sweet-and-Sour Meatballs
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 50 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.
These meatballs can also be made with ground venison instead of the ground beef - they're delicious either way! The recipe is great for parties or other social gatherings because it's simple to make and can easily be doubled.
Ingredients
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
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2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
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1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
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1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
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SAUCE:
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, undrained
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1/3 cup sliced green onions
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1/3 cup cider vinegar
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 medium green pepper, cut into strips
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Hot cooked rice, optional
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 2 dozen 1-1/2-in. balls. Place in a greased 2-qt. baking dish.
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2.
For sauce, combine brown sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Add pineapple and juice, green onions, vinegar and soy sauce; cook and stir just until thickened and bubbly. Pour over meatballs.
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3.
Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Stir in green pepper. Cover and bake 10 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink. Serve with rice if desired.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 294 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 105mg cholesterol, 637mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein.
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