Beef meatballs flavored with ground ginger, simmered in a sweet pineapple sauce.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Calories
442 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, cracker crumbs, onion, egg, milk, ginger and salt. Shape mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls into meatballs.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place meatballs in skillet and cook until evenly brown, and meat is no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
Step 3
In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, brown sugar, reserved pineapple juice, vinegar and soy sauce. Mix until smooth, then pour into the skillet with meatballs. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils, about 5 minutes. Stir in the green pepper and pineapple chunks. Heat through.
Ingredients
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup milk
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 tablespoon soy sauce
⅓ cup chopped green bell pepper
⅓ cup minced onion
⅓ cup white vinegar
⅔ cup crushed saltine cracker crumbs
1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks - drained, with juice reserved
