Sweet and Sour Pineapple Meatballs Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 lb ground beef
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
2 tbsp chopped onions
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp nutmeg
butter or margarine
1 tbsp oil
1/4 tsp salt
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium red peppers or 1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup catsup
2 tbsp white vinegar
1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
1 (8 oz) can pineapple chunks (reserve syrup)
2 tbsp sherry wine (optional)
chopped green onion (to garnish )

Directions:

MAKE MEATBALLS:.
Prepare meatballs by combining all ingredients (except the butter) and mixing well. Form into small meatballs.
Fry the meatballs in butter a few at a time until browned and cooked through. Drain well, set aside.
MAKE SAUCE:.
Prepare sauce by heating oil in a skillet. Add salt, onion and red or green pepper and cook until tender but not browned. Drain oil.
Combine catsup and vinegar and stir into the onion & pepper mixture.
Make a paste with the cornstarch and reserved pineapple syrup. Add to the vegetable mixture and cook, stirring, 5 minutes or until thickened.
Stir in pineapple chunks and sherry. Simmer 3 minutes then add the meatballs. Heat through.
Transfer to serving bowl. Garnish with chopped green onion and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	312.34 Kcal (1308 kJ)
Calories from fat	108.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.07g	19%
Cholesterol	76.37mg	25%
Sodium	799.67mg	33%
Potassium	419.07mg	9%
Total Carbs	21.95g	7%
Sugars	11.18g	45%
Dietary Fiber	1.54g	6%
Protein	14.49g	29%
Vitamin C	42.2mg	70%
Iron	1.5mg	8%
Calcium	53.8mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	143.42 Kcal (600 kJ)
Calories from fat	49.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.54g	19%
Cholesterol	35.07mg	25%
Sodium	367.19mg	33%
Potassium	192.43mg	9%
Total Carbs	10.08g	7%
Sugars	5.14g	45%
Dietary Fiber	0.71g	6%
Protein	6.65g	29%
Vitamin C	19.4mg	70%
Iron	0.7mg	8%
Calcium	24.7mg	5%

* 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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