Thursday, November 24, 2011

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

MEATBALLS                                                                          
1 lb. ground beef                                                                        Salt and pepper to taste
2 eggs, beaten                                                                           16 soda crackers, rolled fine

Mix all ingredients and roll into balls.  Put on baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes in 350-degree oven.  About 26 small meatballs. 

SWEET & SOUR SAUCE FOR MEATBALLS OR CHICKEN    

20 oz. can pineapple chunks drained, reserve juice                       ¼ cup catsup
1 cup water                                                                               ¼ cup cornstarch
1/3 cup white vinegar                                                                 1/3 cup water
1/3 cup sugar                                                                           

Add reserved juice, water, vinegar, and sugar in a saucepan.  Stir over medium heat.  Add catsup.  In small container, mix cornstarch and water until smooth.  Gradually add to hot mixture until desired consistency is achieved.  Add pineapple chunks and chicken or meatballs.  Serve over rice. 

I have not made this - but someone brought this meal to us and it was scrumptious! Just ask Gage, Mom or Niels. They will vouch for it.

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