Sweet and Sour Meatballs (Suan T'ien Niu Jou Po Lo La Tzu)
Description
Beef meatballs, carrot, onion and pineapple pieces simmered in a pineapple sweet and sour sauce. Serve hot over steamed white rice.
Ingredients
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1 pound ground beef
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1 egg
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 teaspoon salt
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4 tablespoons diced onion
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1 pinch ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 cup pineapple juice
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3 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
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6 tablespoons water
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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4 slices fresh pineapple, cut into pieces
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1 large green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
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1/4 carrot, thinly sliced
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1/3 onion, cut into wedges and separated
Directions
1
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, cornstarch, salt, diced onion and pepper. Form into 1-inch meatballs; you'll get about 20 total.
2
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the meatballs; drain fat and set aside.
3
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over low heat. Pour in the pineapple juice and simmer for a few minutes.
4
In a small bowl, combine the 3 tablespoons of cornstarch, soy sauce, vinegar and water. Stir until smooth and pour into the pineapple juice. Add the sugar and simmer until thickened, stirring constantly.
5
Place the meatballs, pineapple pieces, green pepper, carrot and onion into the sauce mixture. Heat thoroughly.