Sweet and Sour Meatballs (Suan T'ien Niu Jou Po Lo La Tzu)
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Description
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!
Ingredients
- 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
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 4 slices fresh pineapple, cut into pieces
- 1 large green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- ¼ carrot, thinly sliced
- ⅓ onion, cut into wedges and separated
Directions
- 1. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, cornstarch, salt, diced onion and pepper. Form into 1 inch meatballs; about 20.
- 2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the meatballs; drain fat and set aside.
- 3. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over low heat. Pour in the pineapple juice and simmer for a few minutes.
- 4. In 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.
- 5. Place the meatballs, pineapple pieces, green pepper, carrot and onion into the sauce mixture. Heat thoroughly.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 6 servings
calories: 340.8 kcal
carbohydrates: 37.5 g
protein: 14.6 g
saturated fat: 5.3 g
cholesterol: 77.4 mg
sodium: 599 mg
fiber: 1.7 g
sugar: 27.8 g