HAWAIIAN SWEET AND SOUR MEAT
BALLS
 
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
2 eggs
4 tbsp. cornstarch
1 onion, minced
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. garlic powder or grated garlic
2 tbsp. salad oil
1 1/4 c. pineapple juice
1 tbsp. soy sauce
3 tbsp. wine vinegar
1/3 c. water
1/2 c. brown sugar
2 c. fresh pineapple and papaya chunks
2 green peppers, cut bite size

Blend together beef, eggs, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, onion, pepper, nutmeg, salt and garlic. Form into 1-inch balls. Heat oil in skillet and brown meat balls on all sides.

In a large saucepan, add remaining cornstarch to pineapple juice along with soy sauce, vinegar, water and brown sugar. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Add meat balls, fruit and green pepper and cook 5 minutes or until fruit is well heated. Sprinkle with chopped Hawaiian macadamia nuts or slivered almonds.

 

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