Oriental Sweet-Sour Meatballs

40 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 25 minutes

492 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

20	ounces	pineapple chunks	packed in juice
1	pound	ground beef, lean
1	large	egg
1	cup	bread crumbs	fresh
3/4	teaspoon	salt
1/2	teaspoon	ginger	ground
2	tablespoons	vegetable oil
3	medium	scallions, spring or green onions	cut into 1 inch pieces
1	clove	garlic	crushed
2	teaspoons	cornstarch
2	tablespoons	cider vinegar
1	tablespoon	brown sugar	light, firmly packed
1/4	teaspoon	cayenne pepper	ground
4	ounces	chinese pea pods	fresh

Directions

Drain pineapple well, reserving 3/4 cup juice; set aside.

In a large bowl, combine beef, egg, bread crumbs, salt and ginger; using hands or wooden spoon, blend well.

Shape mixture into 1 1/4 inch balls.

In 12 inch skillet over medium-high heat,heat oil;add meatballs;cook about 12 minutes, turning frequently until well browned on all sides.

Using slotted spoon, remove to plate.

To drippings in skillet,add scallions and garlic;cook, still over medium-high heat,about 5 minutes,stirring frequently until tender-crisp.

In small bowl, stir reserved pineapple juice into cornstarch until blended and smooth;add to skillet along with vinegar,sugar and ground red pepper.

Increase heat to high; bring to a boil,stirring.

Boil 1 minute.

Return meatballs to skillet along with pineapple chunks and pea pods; cook 3 to 5 minutes longer until heated through and pea pods are crisp-tender.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 283g

Amount per Serving

Calories 492 39% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.0g	33%
Saturated Fat 6.0g	32%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 146mg	49%
Sodium 747mg	31%
Total Carbohydrate 40.0g	13%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g	11%
Sugars 19.0g
Protein 35.0g	69%

Vitamin A	5%		Vitamin C	20%
Calcium	10%		Iron	29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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