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Sweet and Sour Meatballs (Oriental Sweet and Sour Meatballs) Recipe

Sweet and Sour Meatballs (Oriental Sweet and Sour Meatballs) Recipe

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Sweet and Sour Meatballs (Oriental Sweet and Sour Meatballs)

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Ingredients:

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1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1 tsp white sugar
1/8-1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp dried ginger
3 tsp soy sauce
2 tbsp tapioca starch or 2 tbsp cornstarch
1 small onion, chopped fine (best minced or grated )
1/4 cup water chestnut, chopped fine (optional)
1/3 cup white vinegar
3/4 cup white sugar (you may wish to use less)
2 3/4 oz tomato paste
1 tbsp tapioca starch or 1 tbsp cornstarch
1 cup water ( i use the drained juice from 1 19 oz can of pineapple chunks plus to equal 1 cup)
1 cup pineapple chunk, drained
1 green pepper, cut into small squares
1 red pepper, cut into small squares (optional)
1 carrot, cut into thin slices (i use more ...about 4)

Directions:

In large mixing bowl combine and mix: ground meat, sugar, black pepper, dry ginger, soy sauce, the tapioca or cornstarch, minced onion and(the water chestnuts if using).
Knead above for at least two minutes to insure proper marination, form into even sized balls.
Fry in oil and drain (I never fry my meatballs, I put them on a cookie sheet and bake at 350 for about twenty minutes or until done.).
Meanwhile make the Sweet and Sour Sauce: in sauce pot on medium heat whisk together vinegar, sugar, tomato paste, the tapioca starch or cornstarch, the cup of water (or water/pineapple juice mix) Bring to boil stirring while cooking. (I find using a whisk to stir works very well).
When mixture reaches boiling point add the meatballs and heat through.
Add the carrots, peppers and pineapple chunks and cook until vegetables are 'just done'. Do not overcook.
NOTE: This can be made ahead and refrigerated. It can then be quickly reheated in the microwave and kept hot in a Crockpot. This freezes well.
I also find cooking the carrots separately and then adding, assures they don't get overcooked.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	341.66 Kcal (1430 kJ)
Calories from fat	201.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.4g	34%
Cholesterol	37.98mg	13%
Sodium	172.73mg	7%
Potassium	413.45mg	9%
Total Carbs	26.32g	9%
Sugars	17.49g	70%
Dietary Fiber	1.88g	8%
Protein	9.35g	19%
Vitamin C	36.3mg	60%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	26mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	169.4 Kcal (709 kJ)
Calories from fat	99.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.1g	34%
Cholesterol	18.83mg	13%
Sodium	85.64mg	7%
Potassium	205mg	9%
Total Carbs	13.05g	9%
Sugars	8.67g	70%
Dietary Fiber	0.93g	8%
Protein	4.63g	19%
Vitamin C	18mg	60%
Iron	0.5mg	5%
Calcium	12.9mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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