Sweet and Sour Meatballs (Suan T'ien Niu Jou Po Lo La Tzu) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Meatball Appetizer Recipes. (Sweet and Sour Meatballs (Suan T'ien Niu Jou Po Lo La Tzu) Recipe). I grew up in Japan, and my Mother got this recipe from some Catholic nuns there during the 50's. It's been a family favorite ever since. If you're a vegetarian, try this sauce with vegetables only. It's wonderful that way also!

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Sweet and Sour Meatballs (Suan T'ien Niu Jou Po Lo La Tzu) Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

1 egg

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 teaspoon salt

4 tablespoons diced onion

1 pinch ground black pepper

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 cup pineapple juice

3 tablespoons cornstarch

1 tablespoon soy sauce

3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar

6 tablespoons water

½ cup granulated sugar

4 slices fresh pineapple

cut into pieces

1 large green bell pepper

cut into thin strips

¼ carrot

thinly sliced

⅓ onion

cut into wedges and separated

Appetizer and Snack

Directions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl combine the ground beef egg cornstarch salt diced onion and pepper. Form into 1 inch meatballs; about 20.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat brown the meatballs; drain fat and set aside.

Step 3

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over low heat. Pour in the pineapple juice and simmer for a few minutes.

Step 4

In a small bowl combine the 3 tablespoons of cornstarch soy sauce vinegar and water. Stir until smooth and pour into the pineapple juice. Add the sugar and simmer until thickened stirring constantly.

Step 5

Place the meatballs pineapple pieces green pepper carrot and onion into the sauce mixture. Heat thoroughly.

Nutritional Information

Sweet and Sour Meatballs (Suan T'ien Niu Jou Po Lo La Tzu) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 340.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 14.6g 29%

Carbohydrates: 37.5g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 1.7g 7%

Sugars: 27.8g

Fat: 15.1g 23%

Saturated Fat: 5.3g 26%

Cholesterol: 77.4mg 26%

Vitamin A Iu: 678.2IU 14%

Niacin Equivalents: 6.4mg 49%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 21%

Vitamin C: 53.8mg 90%

Folate: 31.8mcg 8%

Calcium: 31.6mg 3%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 29.4mg 11%

Potassium: 369.9mg 10%

Sodium: 599mg 24%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 135.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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