SWEET 'N' SOUR MEATBALLS FOR 2

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Andrea Busch writes from Brackenridge, Pennsylvania, "My husband isn't a big fan of stir-fries, but I never have leftovers when I serve this delicious one-dish meal."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons beaten egg
2 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
Dash pepper
1/2 pound lean ground beef
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, undrained
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup sliced fresh carrot
1/2 medium green pepper, julienned
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. In a large skillet, cook meatballs over medium heat until browned on all sides and a thermometer reads 160°; drain., Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. Add water to juice to measure 1/2 cup. Stir in the brown sugar, vinegar and soy sauce; pour over meatballs. Add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until carrot is crisp-tender. Stir in green pepper and pineapple; cover and simmer 5 minutes longer or until pepper is crisp-tender., Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into meatball mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice.

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Md.bts1993 Shirzad
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These meatballs were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add more spices next time.


TheRevenger 111
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again.


Anthony Marmolejo
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These meatballs were delicious! I made them for my family and they all loved them.


Ghulam Nabi School of Excellence
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I've made these meatballs several times and they're always a hit. I love that they're so easy to make and that I can use ground turkey instead of beef.


Caabdla Kaarama
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These meatballs were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Abdul Hi
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I made these meatballs for my husband and he loved them. He said they were the best meatballs he's ever had.


Suyeb ahmed Suyeb
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These meatballs were so easy to make and they tasted amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


fish 123
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my meatballs turned out dry and tough. I'll have to try again.


Monjurul Hossain
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These meatballs were a great appetizer for my party. They were gone in minutes.


Nicholas Clarkson
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I've made these meatballs several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and the flavor is amazing.


musembi daniel
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These meatballs were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add more spices next time.


Dani Fowler
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I made these meatballs in my slow cooker and they came out so tender and juicy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Aslam Bhatti
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly. I would definitely make them again.


Blazorna Santori
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These meatballs were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Manuel Avalos
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were really good. The sauce was especially tasty.


Prasamsha Khanal
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone raved about them.


STV Biography
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These meatballs were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and the sauce was delicious. I served them over rice and everyone loved them.