Hawaiian Sweet-And-Sour Meatballs

• Meatballs
• lbs beef, Ground↗1 1⁄2 lbs
• cornstarch↗1 teaspoon
• nutmeg↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• eggs↗2
• onion, minced↗1
• pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• garlic clove, minced↗1
• Sauce
• brown sugar↗1⁄2 cup
• fresh pineapple chunks↗2 cups
• green pepper, bite sized chunks↗1
• garlic powder↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• cornstarch↗4 tablespoons
• cups pineapple juice↗1 1⁄4
• tablespoon soy sauce↗1
• cup water↗1⁄3
• tablespoons vinegar↗3

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Blend together beef, eggs, 1 t cornstarch, onion, pepper, nutmeg, salt, and garlic.

2. 2

   Form into 1-inch balls.

3. 3

   Heat oil in skillet; brown meatballs on all sides, or bake in oven until browned.

4. 4

   In large saucepan add remaining cornstarch, soy sauce, vinegar, water, and brown sugar to pineapple juice.

5. 5

   Cook until thickened; stir constantly.

6. 6

   Add meatballs, fruit, and peppers.

7. 7

   Cook 5 minutes or until fruit is well heated.

8. 8

   For OAMC: make meatballs as directed and flash freeze. Transfer to a ziploc bag, label and put back into freezer. To serve prepare sauce as directed and add defrosted meatballs and heat through.