Sweet and Sour Meatballs

1 pound lean ground beef

1/2 cup breadcrumb

1 egg, beaten

1/2 cup catsup

2 tablespoons finely chopped onion

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon ginger

20 oz canned pineapple chunks, in heavy syrup

1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1/4 cup vinegar

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 medium green bell pepper, diced

3 cups hot cooked rice

Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, 1/4 cup catsup, onion, garlic powder and ginger, mix well.
Shape to form about thirty 1-inch meatballs.
In medium skillet, cook meatballs over medium heat until evenly brown, about 15 minutes.
Remove from skillet and drain.
Drain pineapple, reserving syrup.
In skillet, combine brown sugar and cornstarch.
Stir in reserved pineapple syrup, vinegar, remaining 1/4 cup catsup and soy sauce.
Bring to a boil, stirring until thickened.
Add meatballs, pineapple and green pepper, then reduce heat.
Cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until green pepper is crisp tender, stir occasionally.
Serve over hot cooked rice.

NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS per serving: * calories 389 * carbohydrates 51 g * protein 17 g * fat 13 g * calcium 52 mg * sodium 460 mg * cholesterol 100 mg * dietary fiber 1 g

Serves 6

From Chef Lloyd's Kitchen

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