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Ingredients
Meatballs:
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2 pounds lean ground beef
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1 cup dry bread crumbs
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½ cup finely chopped onion
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2 large eggs, beaten
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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2 teaspoons granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon seasoning salt
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½ teaspoon ground ginger
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Sweet and Sour Sauce:
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1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks with juice
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¼ cup water, or as needed
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½ cup packed brown sugar
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⅓ cup water
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3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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3 tablespoons cornstarch
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½ teaspoon ground ginger
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½ teaspoon seasoning salt
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1 large carrot, diced
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1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a large rimmed baking sheet.
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Make the meatballs: Mix ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, salt, ginger, and pepper together in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Shape into 1-inch meatballs and place in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven; meatballs will not be fully cooked.
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Make the sauce: Pour pineapple juice into a 1-cup measure. Add 1/4 cup water, or enough to make 1 cup liquid. Set pineapple chunks aside.
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Pour pineapple juice mixture into a large pot over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, 1/3 cup water, vinegar, and soy sauce, then stir in cornstarch, ginger, and seasoning salt. Cover and cook until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
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Add pineapple chunks, bell pepper, and carrot; gently stir to coat meatballs with sauce. Simmer, uncovered, until meatballs are cooked through, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
427 | Calories |
17g | Fat |
42g | Carbs |
27g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 427 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 17g | 21% |
Saturated Fat 6g | 31% |
Cholesterol 124mg | 41% |
Sodium 479mg | 21% |
Total Carbohydrate 42g | 15% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
Total Sugars 27g | |
Protein 27g | 55% |
Vitamin C 24mg | 27% |
Calcium 75mg | 6% |
Iron 4mg | 20% |
Potassium 474mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.