Sweet and Sour Pineapple Meatballs

• MEATBALLS
• ground beef↗1⁄2 lb
• dry breadcrumbs↗1⁄4 cup
• chopped onions2 tablespoons
• egg↗1
• milk↗1⁄4 cup
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• black pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• nutmeg↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• butter or margarine↗
• SAUCE
• oil1 tablespoon
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• medium onion, chopped↗1
• medium red peppers or 1 medium green pepper, chopped↗1
• cup catsup↗1⁄2
• tablespoons white vinegar↗2
• teaspoons cornstarch↗1 1⁄2
• (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks (reserve syrup)↗1
• tablespoons sherry wine (optional)↗2
• chopped green onion (to garnish)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   MAKE MEATBALLS:.

2. 2

   Prepare meatballs by combining all ingredients (except the butter) and mixing well. Form into small meatballs.

3. 3

   Fry the meatballs in butter a few at a time until browned and cooked through. Drain well, set aside.

4. 4

   MAKE SAUCE:.

5. 5

   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.

6. 6

   Combine catsup and vinegar and stir into the onion & pepper mixture.

7. 7

   Make a paste with the cornstarch and reserved pineapple syrup. Add to the vegetable mixture and cook, stirring, 5 minutes or until thickened.

8. 8

   Stir in pineapple chunks and sherry. Simmer 3 minutes then add the meatballs. Heat through.

9. 9

   Transfer to serving bowl. Garnish with chopped green onion and serve.