Sunday, February 11, 2007

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Food Category: Dinner, Entree, Meat
Source: Fix it & Forget It Lightly
Prep Time: 30 Min.
Cook Time: 3-4 hours
Servings: 4
Special Utensils: Skillet, Crock pot

Ingredients:

Meat balls:
1 lb. extra-lean ground chuck
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup fat-free milk
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 egg, beaten
2 tbsp. finely chopped onions
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

Sauce:
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
13 1/4 oz. can unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained
1/3 cup vinegar
1 tbsp. soy sauce
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/3 cup water

Instructions:
Combine meatball ingredients. Shape into 3/4" - 1" balls. Brown in nonstick skillet. Drain. Place in slow cooker. Add brown sugar and cornstarch to skillet. Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling, stirring consistantly. Pour over meatballs. Cover. Cook on low 3-4 hours.

Calories: 380 per serving
Protein: 28 g

RATING (1-10): 9