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Ingredients
Meatballs:
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1 pound ground beef
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½ teaspoon ground ginger
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¼ teaspoon garlic powder
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Sauce:
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1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, juice reserved
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⅓ cup water, or as needed
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¼ cup brown sugar
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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¼ cup white vinegar
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
Directions
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Make the meatballs: Mix ground beef, ginger, garlic powder, and black pepper together in a large bowl until well combined. Shape into 1 1/2-inch balls.
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Sauté meatballs in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned, about 10 minutes.
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While the meatballs are cooking, prepare the sauce: Pour pineapple juice into a liquid measuring cup, and reserve pineapple chunks; add enough water to pineapple juice to make 1 cup. Mix brown sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl.
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Transfer meatballs to a plate, reserving the pan drippings. Add pineapple juice and brown sugar mixtures to the warm pan drippings. Stir in vinegar and soy sauce and bring to a boil. Cook until sauce thickens, 2 to 3 minutes.
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Return meatballs to the skillet; add pineapple chunks, and green pepper. Simmer until meatballs are no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
336 | Calories |
17g | Fat |
28g | Carbs |
19g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 336 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 17g | 21% |
Saturated Fat 7g | 33% |
Cholesterol 68mg | 23% |
Sodium 279mg | 12% |
Total Carbohydrate 28g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
Total Sugars 22g | |
Protein 19g | 38% |
Vitamin C 29mg | 33% |
Calcium 33mg | 3% |
Iron 2mg | 13% |
Potassium 327mg | 7% |
* 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.