Sweet and Sour Meatballs IV
Description
Beef meatballs simmered in a sauce of brown sugar, lemon and pineapple juice, with chopped green pepper and pineapple chunks. Great served over rice.
Ingredients
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5 teaspoons beef bouillon granules, divided
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1/4 cup boiling water
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1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
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1 cup dry bread crumbs
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3/4 cup minced onion
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1 egg
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1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained with juice reserved
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1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
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3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
Directions
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.
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.
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.