Sweet-and-Sour Meatballs

Name: Sweet-and-Sour Meatballs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks; 1/3 cup water; 3 tablespoons vinegar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 30 frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs (about 15 ounces); 1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces; Hot cooked rice

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This recipe for sweet and sour meatballs transforms pre-cooked meatballs into a delicious meal that's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or potluck appetizer.

Ingredients

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks
1/3 cup water
3 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
30 frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs (about 15 ounces)
1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
Hot cooked rice

Directions

Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Add water to juice if needed to measure 1 cup; pour liquid into a large skillet. Add 1/3 cup water, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar and cornstarch; stir mixture until smooth.
Cook over medium heat until thick, stirring constantly. Add the pineapple, meatballs and green pepper.
Simmer, uncovered, until heated through, about 20 minutes. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts

5 meatballs: 389 calories, 19g fat (8g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 682mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein.

A fabulous sauce, green pepper and pineapple chunks transform premade meatballs into something special. Serving them over rice makes for a satisfying main dish. —Ruth Andrewson, Leavenworth, Washington

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