Sweet and Sour Meatballs IV
Source of Recipe
copykat.com
Recipe Introduction
" These flavor packed meatballs are easy to make, and sure to be a hit with your family! Serve them over rice. "
List of Ingredients
5 teaspoons beef bouillon granules, divided
1/4 cup boiling water
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 cup dry bread crumbs
3/4 cup minced onion
1 egg
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained with juice reserved
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 green bell pepper, chopped
Recipe
1 In a small saucepan, dissolve 2 teaspoons of the bouillon granules in 1/4 cup boiling water. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, and egg. Mix in the dissolved bouillon. Shape into meatballs, about 1 to 2 inches in diameter.
2 In a large saucepan over medium heat, brown the meatballs on all sides. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup of the reserved pineapple juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, remaining beef bouillon granules, and ginger. Pour into the pan with meatballs. Cover, and simmer for 25 minutes.
3 In a small bowl, combine remaining pineapple juice and cornstarch. Stir into meatball mixture, and simmer until thickened. Add green pepper and pineapple chunks; heat thoroughly.
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