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Sweet and Sour Meatballs (Suan T'ien Niu Jou Po Lo La Tzu) Recipe

Recipe by: QUIKSMYLE

"I grew up in Japan, and my Mother got this recipe from some Catholic nuns there during the 50's. It's been a family favorite ever since. If you're a vegetarian, try this sauce with vegetables only. It's wonderful that way also!"
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Directions
  • Prep30 m
  • Cook30 m
  • Ready In1 h
  • 1In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, cornstarch, salt, diced onion and pepper. Form into 1 inch meatballs; about 20.
  • 2In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the meatballs; drain fat and set aside.
  • 3Heat the oil in a large saucepan over low heat. Pour in the pineapple juice and simmer for a few minutes.
  • 4In a small bowl, combine the 3 tablespoons of cornstarch, soy sauce, vinegar and water. Stir until smooth and pour into the pineapple juice. Add the sugar and simmer until thickened, stirring constantly.
  • 5Place the meatballs, pineapple pieces, green pepper, carrot and onion into the sauce mixture. Heat thoroughly.
Ingredients
  • 6 servings
  • 341 cals
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons diced onion
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • 6 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 slices fresh pineapple, cut into pieces
  • 1 large green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 1/4 carrot, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 onion, cut into wedges and separated
Nutrition

Amount per serving ( 5 total)

  • Calories:
    341
    17%
  • Fat:
    15.1
    23%
  • Carbs:
    37.5
    12%
  • Protein:
    14.6
    29%
  • Cholesterol:
    77
    26%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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