Sweet-Sour Meatballs Recipe

Sweet and sour meat balls are prepared with a pineapple and brownsugar meatball sauce that is poured over the meatballs. Cooked in a microwave, with green peppers and soy sauce along with vinegar, the sweet and sour meatballs can be served with rice or noodles.

Summary

Health IndexAverageServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodInterest Group

Ingredients

 Meatballs1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Cornstarch2 Tablespoon
 Canned pineapple chunks15 1⁄4 Ounce
 Chopped green pepper1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Packed brown sugar1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Vinegar1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Soy sauce1 Tablespoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 197 Calories from Fat 24

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2 g3.7%

Saturated Fat 0.24 g1.2%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 336.5 mg14%

Total Carbohydrates 37 g12.3%

Dietary Fiber 2.3 g9%

Sugars 26.7 g

Protein 8 g15.6%

Vitamin A 0.8% Vitamin C 15.1%

Calcium 3.7% Iron 11.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Prepare and microwave Meatballs.
Mix corn starch and pineapple (with syrup) in 4 cup glass measure.
Stir in green pepper, brown sugar vinegar and soy sauce.
Microwave 2 minutes stir.
Microwave to boiling, 1 1/2 minutes.
Boil un til thickened and translucent, 2 1/2 to 31/2 minutes.
Pour sauce over meatballs.
Microwave un covered until meatballs are hot, 4 to 5 minutes.
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