SWEET AND SOUR PINEAPPLE MEATBALLS

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A delicious appetizer that can be made a day ahead and reheated just before serving. A touch of the tropics! Posted for ZWT3

Provided by Julie Bs Hive

Categories     Pork

Time 50m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 lb ground beef
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons chopped onions
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
butter or margarine
1 tablespoon oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium red peppers or 1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup catsup
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks (reserve syrup)
2 tablespoons sherry wine (optional)
chopped green onion (to garnish)

Steps:

  • MAKE MEATBALLS:.
  • Prepare meatballs by combining all ingredients (except the butter) and mixing well. Form into small meatballs.
  • Fry the meatballs in butter a few at a time until browned and cooked through. Drain well, set aside.
  • MAKE SAUCE:.
  • Prepare sauce by heating oil in a skillet. Add salt, onion and red or green pepper and cook until tender but not browned. Drain oil.
  • Combine catsup and vinegar and stir into the onion & pepper mixture.
  • Make a paste with the cornstarch and reserved pineapple syrup. Add to the vegetable mixture and cook, stirring, 5 minutes or until thickened.
  • Stir in pineapple chunks and sherry. Simmer 3 minutes then add the meatballs. Heat through.
  • Transfer to serving bowl. Garnish with chopped green onion and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 595.5, Fat 28.8, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 187.1, Sodium 1769.4, Carbohydrate 56.6, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 36.5, Protein 29.8

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