Scottish Meatballs Recipe

Name: Scottish Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Meatballs; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 3 tablespoons flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons minced onions; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/3 cup chicken broth; 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained; Scottish Sauce; 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 3 tablespoons plain red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons water; 1/4 cup scotch whiskey; 1/3 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup diced green pepper

Servings: persons

Meatballs
1 lb lean ground beef
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 tablespoons minced onions
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/3 cup chicken broth
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
Scottish Sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons plain red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup scotch whiskey
1/3 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup diced green pepper

1
Combine first six ingredients. Gently shape into balls about 1 inch in diameter (If you have a melon baller, it helps standardize the size of balls.) In 10-inch frying pan heat oil and brown meat balls.
2
Remove from pan and drain on paper towels. Drain pan, retaining about 1 tablespoon oil. Add broth and drained pineapple. Simmer for 5 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, make the Scottish Sauce.
4
Combine all ingredients except green pepper and mix until smooth. Stir into skillet with pineapple mixture and cook until sauce has thickened. Add meatballs and green pepper. Cook gently about 10 minutes more.
5
Serve with rice.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meatballs, 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 egg, lightly beaten, 3 tablespoons flour, and more.

Yes, Scottish 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.

Scottish Meatballs

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