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.

Nutrition Facts :

Boineelo Makgatlhe
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These meatballs were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. I would probably cut back on the sugar next time.


Md Shrif
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I'm not a very good cook, but these meatballs were easy to make and they turned out great. My family loved them.


Moghdg Alo
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These meatballs were delicious! I made them for a party and they were gone in no time. I will definitely be making them again.


Aaryan Kumar
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they're always a hit. They're so flavorful and juicy. The sauce is also really good.


Danny V
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These meatballs were easy to make and they turned out great! I served them over rice and they were a big hit with my family.


Susan Akinyi
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were really good. The sauce was perfect and the meatballs were cooked perfectly.


Md Munna Dj d Khan
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These meatballs were really good! The sauce was perfect and the meatballs were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Matthew Shiviti
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These meatballs were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. I would probably cut back on the sugar next time.


Rudolf Sentsho
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I'm not a very good cook, but these meatballs were easy to make and they turned out great. My family loved them.


AZIZ U REHMAN
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These meatballs were delicious! I made them for a party and they were gone in no time. I will definitely be making them again.


JAYEVENTS Tv
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they're always a hit. They're so flavorful and juicy. The sauce is also really good.


Heninita Ahotau
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This recipe was easy to follow and the meatballs turned out great! I served them over rice and they were a big hit with my family.


Sunnyiah Purce
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were really good. The sauce was perfect and the meatballs were cooked perfectly.


safeer jan
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These meatballs were a hit! My family loved them. They were so easy to make and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.