sweet and sour meatballs
Adults and kids alike will gobble up these little meatballs! They are perfect for a party, or for a family dinner when served over rice. The tangy, sweet and salty flavors work so well together - it's hard to stop eating these once you start!
prep time
20 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck
- 2/3 cup breadcrumbs or cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 - egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon shortening or canola oil
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 can pineapple chunks, drained and reserve juice/syrup
- 1/3 cup vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/3 cup green pepper, chopped
How To Make sweet and sour meatballs
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Step 1Mix meat, crumbs, onion, egg, salt, ginger, and milk until thoroughly blended. -
Step 2Shape mixture by rounded teaspoon into balls. Melt shortening (or canola oil) in a large skillet; brown and cook meatballs in batches. Remove and keep warm, pour off fat from pan.
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Step 3Mix cornstarch and sugar in a bowl. Stir in reserved pineapple juice, vinegar, and soy sauce until smooth. Pour into skillet, cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir for one minute.
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Step 4Add meatballs, pineapple chunks, and green pepper. Heat thoroughly and serve hot.
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
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Category:
Beef
Tag:
#For Kids
Keyword:
#Meatballs
Keyword:
#sweet and sour
Ingredient:
Beef
Culture:
Hawaiian/Polynesian
Method:
Stove Top
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