Sweet-and-Sour Meatballs

Name: Sweet-and-Sour Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion; 1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean); SAUCE:; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, undrained; 1/3 cup sliced green onions; 1/3 cup cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 medium green pepper, cut into strips; Hot cooked rice, optional

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

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
SAUCE:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, undrained
1/3 cup sliced green onions
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 medium green pepper, cut into strips
Hot cooked rice, optional

Directions

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.
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.
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.