Kittencal's Easy Sweet And Sour Pineapple Meatballs

Nutrition

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the ground beef into meatballs using your favorite recipe for meatballs , and shape into about 1-inch balls

2. 2

   Heat oil in a skillet , and brown the meatballs until no longer pink set aside

3. 3

   Drain the 2 cans of pineapple tidbits

4. 4

   Set pineapple tidbits aside

5. 5

   If needed , add water to the juice to measure 2 cups , and place in a large saucepan

6. 6

   To the juice / water mixture , stir in vinegar , brown sugar and soy sauce , garlic , salad dressing , sweet and sour sauce , salt and pepper

7. 7

   Bring to a simmer (adding more brown sugar to taste if desired

8. 8

   When the sauce is to desired taste , add in the cooked meatballs and carrots

9. 9

   Simmer for about 25-30 minutes , or until carrots are crisp-tender

10. 10

    Stir in green pepper , and reserved pineapple tidbits

11. 11

    Cover and simmer for about 10-15 minutes longer , or until green pepper is crisp-tender

12. 12

    This step is only optional if you prefer a thicker sauce , in a small bowl combine cornstarch and water until smooth , and stir into the meatball mixture

13. 13

    Bring to a boil

14. 14

    Cook , stirring for about 2 minutes , or until sauce has thickened

15. 15

    Serve over rice