Savory Sweet-and-Sour Meatballs

Name: Savory Sweet-and-Sour Meatballs
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks; 1 egg; 1 cup soft bread crumbs; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean); 1 teaspoons canola oil; 2 large green peppers; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/2 cup cider vinegar; 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 6 cups hot cooked rice

Looking for a savory recipe that combines a hint of pineapple and a dash of soy sauce? These meatballs contrast those flavors in a delightful way. My husband and two young sons request them often. —Joyce Penney of St. Mary's, Ontario

Ingredients

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
1 egg
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 teaspoons canola oil
2 large green peppers
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
6 cups hot cooked rice

Directions

Drain pineapple, reserving 1/2 cup juice (discarding remaining juice or save for another use). Set the juice and pineapple aside. In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, garlic, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 40 meatballs.
In a nonstick skillet, brown meatballs in oil; drain. Cut green peppers into chunks. Add broth, peppers and reserved pineapple to meatballs. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in the vinegar, soy sauce and reserved pineapple juice until smooth. Add to meatball mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts

5 each: 456 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 755mg sodium, 66g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein.

Originally published as Sweet-and-Sour Meatballs in Light & Tasty Premiere 2001

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Chefferoni

Sep 30, 2013

Best Recipe!
bananacupcakes

May 15, 2013

This is our favorite recipe.. Been making this for years. I add sliced onions to make it even yummier.
jlastov1

Mar 17, 2011

Our family loved this. I used one red pepper and one green pepper for color. We will definitely make it again.
KINGSGIRL2

Feb 26, 2011

I loved this dish! The sauce was so delicious. I can't wait to try a variation with chicken, although the meatballs were very flavorful.
cmalbie

Mar 10, 2010

this is a Great one to make and mt boys request it all the time!