Pineapple-Glazed Meatballs With Carrot And Bell Pepper Recipe

Name: Pineapple-Glazed Meatballs With Carrot And Bell Pepper
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef (use your favorite meatball recipe and shape into about 1 to 1-1/2-inch balls); 2 (20 ounce) cans crushed pineapple (drained but reserve the juice in a measuring cup); 2/3 cup water; 4 tablespoons ketchup; 6 tablespoons white vinegar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 1/2 - 2 cups brown sugar, packed (or to taste); 6 tablespoons cornstarch (measured 6 tbsps exactly); 1 -2 teaspoon ginger powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt; 1 large carrot, peeled and diced; 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped; cooked rice

Servings: persons

2 lbs lean ground beef (use your favorite meatball recipe and shape into about 1 to 1-1/2-inch balls)
2 (20 ounce) cans crushed pineapple (drained but reserve the juice in a measuring cup)
2/3 cup water
4 tablespoons ketchup
6 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 - 2 cups brown sugar, packed (or to taste)
6 tablespoons cornstarch (measured 6 tbsps exactly)
1 -2 teaspoon ginger powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1 large carrot, peeled and diced
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
cooked rice

1
Set oven to 400 degrees.
2
Place the shaped meatballs onto a greased baking sheet and cook for about 15 minutes; set aside.
3
For the sauce; to the reserved pineapple juice in the measuring cup add in enough water to measure 2 cups.
4
In a large saucepan combine the pineapple juice mixture with 2/3 cup water, ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce and brown sugar (start with 1-1/2 cups brown sugar and add in more later if needed) cornstarch, ginger powder, garlic powder and seasoned salt; bring to a boil over medium heat whisking vigorously so that the cornstarch does not become lumpy; cook until thickened and smooth.
5
At this point you may adjust the brown sugar, garlic powder, seasoned salt and ginger to suit taste.
6
Stir in the crushed pineapple, carrot, bell pepper and meatballs; gently stir until coated with the sauce then simmer uncovered for about 20-25 minutes over lo heat or until the meatballs are thoroughly cooked through.
7
Serve with or over cooked rice.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs lean ground beef (use your favorite meatball recipe and shape into about 1 to 1-1/2-inch balls), 2 (20 ounce) cans crushed pineapple (drained but reserve the juice in a measuring cup), 2/3 cup water, 4 tablespoons ketchup, and more.

Yes, Pineapple-Glazed Meatballs With Carrot And Bell Pepper 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.

Pineapple-Glazed Meatballs With Carrot And Bell Pepper

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