SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS WITH PINEAPPLE

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I often serve these meatballs as an appetizer at parties or over steamed rice as a main entree for dinner.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 egg
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 tablespoons canola oil
SAUCE:
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, undrained
2 medium green peppers, julienned
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup cold water

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 416mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

Lucky Mirza
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The meatballs were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfectly sweet and sour. I will definitely be making this again.


Ryaz Ali
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These meatballs are amazing! The sauce is so flavorful and the meatballs are cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.


Arshundra Barbee
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I was looking for a new sweet and sour meatball recipe and this one did not disappoint! The meatballs were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Gemechu Jemal
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This recipe is a keeper! The meatballs are so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and sour. I will definitely be making this again and again.


meena shrestha
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I've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints! The meatballs are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always delicious. I love that I can make it in my slow cooker, so I can set it and forget it.


Kashif Ghani
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These meatballs are a family favorite! They're always a hit at potlucks and parties. The sauce is so flavorful and the meatballs are cooked to perfection.


Afzal Bhatti
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I love this recipe! The meatballs are always so tender and juicy, and the sauce is perfectly sweet and sour. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Carlee N
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The meatballs were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfectly sweet and sour. I will definitely be making this again.


Sam Peka
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These meatballs are amazing! The sauce is so flavorful and the meatballs are cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.


Kali Babin
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I was looking for a new sweet and sour meatball recipe and this one did not disappoint! The meatballs were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ralph Younes
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This recipe is a keeper! The meatballs are so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and sour. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Betty Lieb
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I've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints! The meatballs are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always delicious. I love that I can make it in my slow cooker, so I can set it and forget it.


Waheed ALI BALOCH
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These meatballs are a family favorite! They're always a hit at potlucks and parties. The sauce is so flavorful and the meatballs are cooked to perfection.


Robin Bhuyan
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I love this recipe! The meatballs are always so tender and juicy, and the sauce is perfectly sweet and sour. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Tiesha Wanja
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This was my first time making sweet and sour meatballs, and they turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the meatballs were cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very tasty, with a nice balance of sweet and sour flavors.


lima momand
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of pineapple, but I'm so glad I did! The pineapple added a delicious sweetness to the sauce that balanced out the sourness perfectly. The meatballs were also very tender and juicy.


Mkhuseli Boy boy
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These meatballs were a hit with my family! The sauce was perfectly sweet and sour, and the meatballs were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this recipe again.