Hawaiian Meatballs

INGREDIENTS -

1 1/2 pounds ground beef or turkey
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
1 small onion, chopped or 1 cup frozen chopped onion
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 16-ounce can chunk pineapple
1 cup diced bell pepper (1 cup frozen diced or 1 large pepper)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce

INSTRUCTIONS -

Combine meat, bread crumbs, onion, salt, pepper, and evaporated milk.  Shape into balls and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes.  Drain pineapple; reserve juice.  In a large bowl, combine pineapple, bell peppers and meatballs; set aside.  In a large saucepan, combine cornstarch, brown sugar, vinegar, pineapple juice and soy sauce.  Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thick and clear.  Add meatballs, pineapple and bell peppers.  Heat through briefly until the peppers are crisp-tender.  Makes ten 2-inch meatballs.

*This recipe was taken from the O Taste and See Some More! cookbook

Category: Main Dishes