Pineapple Meatballs Print
This tangy recipe is great served over rice and with stir-fried veggies. Enjoy!
Makes 8 Servings
What You Need:
Meatballs:
1000 g (2 lbs.) extra lean ground beef
1 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup skim milk
1 egg
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
2 tsp. dried parsley
Pineapple Sauce:
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp. soy sauce
2/3 cup vinegar
2 X 14 oz (2 X 398 ml) cans pineapple tidbits
1 green pepper, chopped into small pieces
How You Prepare:
- To make meatballs: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Roll into 1″ balls and place on a broiler pan and broil for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally.
- To make pineapple sauce: Combine all ingredients except green pepper in a pot and stir well. Cook over low heat stirring constantly until smooth and thick. Add green pepper.
- Pour sauce over prepared meatballs and simmer for a few minutes. Alternatively put in the oven in a casserole dish and bake at 350F for 30 minutes.
Per Serving:
Calories 353
Carbohydrates 32 g
Protein 30 g
Fat 10.9 g
Dietary Fiber 1.8 g