Sweet and Sour Meatballs IV

Beef meatballs simmered in a sauce of brown sugar, lemon and pineapple juice, with chopped green pepper and pineapple chunks. Great served over rice.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 501 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• ¼ cup boiling water
• 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
• ¾ cup minced onion
• 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained with juice reserved
• 5 teaspoons beef bouillon granules, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, dissolve 2 teaspoons of the bouillon granules in 1/4 cup boiling water. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, and egg. Mix in the dissolved bouillon. Shape into meatballs, about 1 to 2 inches in diameter.

Step 2

In a large saucepan over medium heat, brown the meatballs on all sides. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup of the reserved pineapple juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, remaining beef bouillon granules, and ginger. Pour into the pan with meatballs. Cover, and simmer for 25 minutes.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine remaining pineapple juice and cornstarch. Stir into meatball mixture, and simmer until thickened. Add green pepper and pineapple chunks; heat thoroughly.