Island Sweet-Sour Meatballs Recipe

Name: Island Sweet-Sour Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 beaten egg; 1 c. soft bread crumbs; 2 Tbsp. chopped onion; 2 Tbsp. milk; 3/4 tsp. salt; 1 lb. ground beef; 2 Tbsp. shortening; 1 (8 1/4 oz.) can pineapple slices; 1 (8 oz.) can (1 c.) whole cranberry sauce; 1/2 c. bottled barbecue sauce; 1/4 tsp. salt; dash of pepper; 1/4 c. cold water; 1 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1/2 c. green pepper strips; hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

1 beaten egg
1 c. soft bread crumbs
2 Tbsp. chopped onion
2 Tbsp. milk
3/4 tsp. salt
1 lb. ground beef
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 (8 1/4 oz.) can pineapple slices
1 (8 oz.) can (1 c.) whole cranberry sauce
1/2 c. bottled barbecue sauce
1/4 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
1/4 c. cold water
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 c. green pepper strips
hot cooked rice

1
In bowl, combine egg, bread crumbs, onion, milk and the 3/4 teaspoon salt. Add meat; mix well. Shape mixture into 24 (1-inch) meatballs (1 tablespoonful each). In a large skillet, brown the meatballs in hot shortening. Drain off fat. Drain pineapple, reserving syrup; cut pineapple into small wedges and set aside. Add water to reserved syrup to make 3/4 cup. Combine syrup mixture, cranberry sauce, barbecue sauce, the 1/4 teaspoon salt and dash of pepper. Pour over meatballs in skillet. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Slowly blend the 1/4 cup cold water into the cornstarch.
2
Stir into skillet. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add pineapple and green pepper. Simmer, covered, until pepper is barely tender. Serve mixture over hot cooked rice. Makes 6 servings.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 beaten egg, 1 c. soft bread crumbs, 2 Tbsp. chopped onion, 2 Tbsp. milk, and more.

Yes, Island Sweet-Sour Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Island Sweet-Sour Meatballs

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