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Sweet N Sour Meatballs

SUBMITTED BY: Diana Thomas

"I often serve these meatballs as an appetizer at parties or over steamed rice as a main entree for dinner."
PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  40 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 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 (20 ounce) can 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

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls.
  2. In a large skillet, brown meatballs in oil, turning often. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside; drain.
  3. To skillet, 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.
  4. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2008 by Nicksmom02
These were a big hit in my home! I love meatballs, but I have to say, these were my hubby's... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2007 by CHRISTIENY
This recipe was a huge hit here with my family. Served it over a bed of jasmine rice made in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2008 by Iron Chef Hamy
I tried this recipe because it reminded me of something my mother made before she passed away.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2008 by Mattao
it's good on the first day but to have this as leftovers is absolutely revolting! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2007 by yummy
The sauce on this was really really good, I didn't change anything! However the meatballs were... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2006 by beccasue
I thought this was an excellent recipe. Me and my husband loved it. I only used one pepper. ... MORE


 
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