Sweet N Soy Snack Meatballs Food

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS (SUAN T'IEN NIU JOU PO LO LA TZU)

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, cornstarch, salt, diced onion and pepper. Form into 1 inch meatballs; about 20.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the meatballs; drain fat and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a large saucepan over low heat. Pour in the pineapple juice and simmer for a few minutes.
• 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.
• Place the meatballs, pineapple pieces, green pepper, carrot and onion into the sauce mixture. Heat thoroughly.

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the brown sugar, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce and 2 cups of the pineapple juice. Bring to a boil.
• Make a slurry by mixing the cornstarch into the remaining 1/4 cup pineapple juice, whisking to get out all the lumps. Whisk the slurry into the skillet and add the All-Purpose Meatballs. Bring to a simmer and add the sriracha. Cover and cook until the sauce is thickened and the meatballs are heated through, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the pineapple chunks.
• Serve over steamed rice, garnished with green onions.
• To make the meatballs, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, cream, parsley, mustard, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Mix together well with your hands. Scoop out 1-tablespoon portions and roll them into balls with your hands. Place the meatballs onto parchment-lined baking sheets and put the baking sheets in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes for the meatballs to firm up.
• To brown the meatballs, heat the olive oil in a heavy pot or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. Cook, turning the meatballs to make sure they brown all over, 5 to 7 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
• Freezer instructions: Put the cooked meatballs in a single layer on baking sheets and put into the freezer. When frozen, divide them into freezer bags, 25 per bag, and return them to the freezer. Yield: 125 meatballs.

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Mix first seven ingredients together and form into 1-1/2-inch balls. Place on cookie sheet and bake in oven for 20 -25 minutes until done. Then, place in a slow cooker on low.
• Place vinegar, pineapple juice, soy sauce and brown sugar in sauce pan. Stir in cornstarch and bring to boil. Pour over meatballs. Carefully stir in pineapple and green pepper. Keeps well in a slow cooker for several hours.

BAKED SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Make the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Grease 13-by-9-inch baking dish or mini muffin pan with cooking spray.
• In a small bowl, stir together the breadcrumbs and milk. Let sit for 5 minutes.
• In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, garlic, onion, egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and the breadcrumb mixture, mixing with your hands just until combined. Using your hands, break off 2 or 3 tablespoons of the meat mixture at a time and roll it into a ball. Arrange the meatballs in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
• Bake the meatballs for 12 to 15 minutes or until they are cooked through. While the meatballs are baking, make the sauce.
• Make the sauce: Add the olive oil to a medium saucepan set over medium-low heat. Once the oil it hot, add the garlic and cook, stirring, until golden brown.
• Meanwhile, add the cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water to a small bowl and whisk to combine.
• Whisk the pineapple juice, ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce and cornstarch mixture into the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Transfer the cooked meatballs to a large bowl, then add the diced pineapple. Add the prepared sauce and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS (ORIENTAL SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS)

Steps:

• In large mixing bowl combine and mix: ground meat, sugar, black pepper, dry ginger, soy sauce, the tapioca or cornstarch, minced onion and(the water chestnuts if using).
• Knead above for at least two minutes to insure proper marination, form into even sized balls.
• Fry in oil and drain (I never fry my meatballs, I put them on a cookie sheet and bake at 350 for about twenty minutes or until done.).
• Meanwhile make the Sweet and Sour Sauce: in sauce pot on medium heat whisk together vinegar, sugar, tomato paste, the tapioca starch or cornstarch, the cup of water (or water/pineapple juice mix) Bring to boil stirring while cooking. (I find using a whisk to stir works very well).
• When mixture reaches boiling point add the meatballs and heat through.
• Add the carrots, peppers and pineapple chunks and cook until vegetables are 'just done'. Do not overcook.
• NOTE: This can be made ahead and refrigerated. It can then be quickly reheated in the microwave and kept hot in a Crockpot. This freezes well.
• I also find cooking the carrots separately and then adding, assures they don't get overcooked.

SWEET 'N SOUR SAUCE FOR MEATBALLS OR CHICKEN

Steps:

• In medium saucepan stir together both sugars, cornstarch and seasoning salt. Mix well.
• Stir in pineapple, vinegar and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat just enough to keep it at a low boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
• Stir in Worcestershire and cherry juice.
• Add green pepper, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes.
• For Meatballs: Pour sauce over your favorite cooked meatballs in casserole dish or in a pan on the stove and heat through.
• For Chicken: Place boneless, skinless chicken breasts into 13x9x2 inch baking dish sprayed lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 20-30 minutes depending on thickness of chicken. Bake until chicken is no longer pink in the center. Uncover the last 10 minutes of cooking.

SWEET 'N' SOUR MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In large bowl, combine beef, egg, onion, breadcrumbs, salt& pepper (I also added in some garlic powder, oregano & parsley).
• Roll into balls 1-1 1/2 inches in size.
• In large skillet saute meatballs over medium heat until browned on all sides.
• In medium bowl, mix together water, vinegar, ketchup, cornstartch,brown sugar& soya sauce.
• Pour over cooked meatballs,allow sauce to thicken, heating just until sauce starts to bubble.
• Serve over white rice.