Sweet and Sour Meatballs
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
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Directions
1. In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls.
2. On a cookie sheet, place in oven at 350 for 40 to 45 minutes, or until meat is no longer pink.
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.
