Shelly's Recipe

SWEET & SOUR MEATBALLS

Category: Meatballs

Meatballs
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 (12 oz) pkg spicy-bulk pork sausage
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tbsp soy sauce

Sauce
1 (20-oz.) can pineapple chunks in unsweetened juice, drained, reserve juice
2 tbsp firmly packed brown sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp cider vinegar
2 med. green bell peppers, cut into 1 inch pieces

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, pork sausage, bread crumbs, mustard, egg and soy sauce. Shape into 1 inch balls. Place meatballs on a 15x10x1 inch baking pan. Bake in a 350F (175C) preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until browned.

Meanwhile, in a 1-quart saucepan, combine reserved pineapple juice, brown sugar, cornstarch, ginger, soy sauce and vinegar. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thickened and bubbly (4 to 6 minutes). Increase heat and boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly; remove from heat.

In a 2-quart casserole, place baked meatballs, pineapple chunks, green pepper and sauce; stir gently to coat. Cover and bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until green peppers are crispy tender. Serve in a chafing dish with wooden picks. Yields 5 dozen meatballs.