Coconut Sweet And Sour Meatballs Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In25 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest GroupHealthy

Ingredients

 Soft bread crumbs1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Pepper1 Dash
 Milk1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Ground beef1 Pound
 Onion1 Small, minced
 Salt2 Teaspoon
 Coconut1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), grated
 All purpose flour1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Egg1 , beaten
 Butter2 Tablespoon
 Sugar1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Cornstarch1 Tablespoon
 Water1 1⁄4 Cup (20 tbs)
 Cider vinegar1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Soy sauce1 Tablespoon
 Green pepper1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs), sliced

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 590 Calories from Fat 374

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 42 g64.5%

Saturated Fat 18.8 g94%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 151.8 mg50.6%

Sodium 1333.8 mg55.6%

Total Carbohydrates 32 g10.6%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8.1%

Sugars 16.7 g

Protein 24 g47.6%

Vitamin A 6.4% Vitamin C 19.7%

Calcium 6.2% Iron 12.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Mix crumbs and milk; let stand 5 minutes.
Add beef, onion, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and pepper.
Mix gently but thoroughly.
Shape in 16 balls.
Mix coconut and flour.
Dip meatballs in egg, then roll in coconut mixture.
Melt butter in skillet.
Add meatballs and brown on all sides.
Mix remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, sugar and next 4 ingredients.
Add to meatballs in skillet.
Cook and stir until sauce boils and thickens.
Cover and simmer 8 minutes.
Add green pepper and simmer, covered, 2 minutes.
Makes 4 servings.
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