Sweet And Sour Meatballs (Oriental Sweet And Sour Meatballs) Recipe

Name: Sweet And Sour Meatballs (Oriental Sweet And Sour Meatballs)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ORIENTAL MEATBALLS; 1/2 lb ground beef (I use all ground beef); 1/2 lb ground pork; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried ginger; 3 teaspoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons tapioca starch or 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 small onion, chopped fine (best minced or grated); 1/4 cup water chestnut, chopped fine (optional); SWEET AND SOUR; 1/3 cup white vinegar; 3/4 cup white sugar (You may wish to use less); 2 3/4 ounces tomato paste; 1 tablespoon tapioca starch or 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 cup water (I use the drained juice from one 19 ounce can of pineapple chunks plus water to equal one cup); 1 cup pineapple chunk, drained (I use one 19 ounce can of pineapple chunks); 1 green pepper, cut into small squares; 1 red pepper, cut into small squares (optional); 1 carrot, cut into thin slices (I use more ...about 4)

Servings: persons

ORIENTAL MEATBALLS
1/2 lb ground beef (I use all ground beef)
1/2 lb ground pork
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried ginger
3 teaspoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons tapioca starch or 2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 small onion, chopped fine (best minced or grated)
1/4 cup water chestnut, chopped fine (optional)
SWEET AND SOUR
1/3 cup white vinegar
3/4 cup white sugar (You may wish to use less)
2 3/4 ounces tomato paste
1 tablespoon tapioca starch or 1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup water (I use the drained juice from one 19 ounce can of pineapple chunks plus water to equal one cup)
1 cup pineapple chunk, drained (I use one 19 ounce can of pineapple chunks)
1 green pepper, cut into small squares
1 red pepper, cut into small squares (optional)
1 carrot, cut into thin slices (I use more ...about 4)

1
In large mixing bowl combine and mix: ground meat, sugar, black pepper, dry ginger, soy sauce, the tapioca or cornstarch, minced onion and(the water chestnuts if using).
2
Knead above for at least two minutes to insure proper marination, form into even sized balls.
3
Fry in oil and drain (I never fry my meatballs, I put them on a cookie sheet and bake at 350 for about twenty minutes or until done.).
4
Meanwhile make the Sweet and Sour Sauce: in sauce pot on medium heat whisk together vinegar, sugar, tomato paste, the tapioca starch or cornstarch, the cup of water (or water/pineapple juice mix) Bring to boil stirring while cooking. (I find using a whisk to stir works very well).
5
When mixture reaches boiling point add the meatballs and heat through.
6
Add the carrots, peppers and pineapple chunks and cook until vegetables are 'just done'. Do not overcook.
7
NOTE: This can be made ahead and refrigerated. It can then be quickly reheated in the microwave and kept hot in a Crockpot. This freezes well.
8
I also find cooking the carrots separately and then adding, assures they don't get overcooked.

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ORIENTAL MEATBALLS, 1/2 lb ground beef (I use all ground beef), 1/2 lb ground pork, 1 teaspoon white sugar, and more.

Yes, Sweet And Sour Meatballs (Oriental Sweet And 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.

Sweet And Sour Meatballs (Oriental Sweet And Sour Meatballs)

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