Sweet Sour Meatball Kabobs With Pineapple Food

SWEET-AND-SOUR MEATBALL SKEWERS

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high heat.
• Thread meatballs and peppers alternately onto 8 skewers.
• Microwave jam in small microwaveable bowl on HIGH 15 sec. Stir in barbecue sauce; brush half onto kabobs.
• Grill 8 to 10 min. or until meatballs are heated through, turning occasionally and brushing with remaining jam mixture for the last 2 min.

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALL KABOBS

Steps:

• To make the sweet & sour sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients, except for the cornstarch, in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and stir until thickened. Set aside until ready to use.
• To make the meatballs, thoroughly combine all the meatball ingredients in a large mixing bowl and form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Yields about 24 meatballs.
• Alternately thread six bamboo or metal skewers with the meatballs (4 on each skewer), pineapple and vegetables. Brush with about half of the sweet & sour sauce.Heat the grill to medium-high heat and brush the grill grates with some oil. Grill the kabobs about 5-6 minutes on each side or until lightly seared and the meatballs are cooked through.Brush the kabobs with remaining sweet and sour sauce and serve immediately.

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS WITH PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. , In a large skillet, brown meatballs in oil, turning often. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside; drain., To the skillet, add the pineapple, green peppers, sugar, vinegar, oil and soy sauce. Cover and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Return meatballs to skillet; simmer until meat is no longer pink. , Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

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:

• For meatballs: Mix all ingredients (minus oil) together. Form into balls. Fry in oil until golden then place on paper towel to drain. Set aside
• For Sauce: In medium saucepan, fry onion in oil until tender. Add all other sauce ingredients and simmer 20 minutes. Add meatballs and cook 1 hour on medium. Serve and Enjoy!
• *You can also place browned meatballs and sauce mix into crock pot.

THE BEST SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs and onion. Mix thoroughly and shape into golf ball-sized balls.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, gently brown the meatballs and set aside.
• In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, flour, water, white vinegar and soy sauce. Mix thoroughly. Add meatballs and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, for 30 minutes.

SWEET-AND-SOUR MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 2 dozen 1-1/2-in. balls. Place in a greased 2-qt. baking dish. , For sauce, combine brown sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Add pineapple and juice, green onions, vinegar and soy sauce; cook and stir just until thickened and bubbly. Pour over meatballs. , Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Stir in green pepper. Cover and bake 10 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink. Serve with rice if desired.

SWEET & SOUR ITALIAN MEATBALL KABOBS

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high heat.
• Thread meatballs, peppers and zucchini alternately onto 8 skewers.
• Microwave jam in small microwaveable bowl on HIGH 15 sec. Stir in barbecue sauce and Italian seasoning; brush half onto kabobs.
• Grill 8 to 10 min. or until meatballs are heated through, turning occasionally and brushing with remaining jam mixture for the last 2 min.

SWEET AND SOUR PINEAPPLE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• MAKE MEATBALLS:.
• Prepare meatballs by combining all ingredients (except the butter) and mixing well. Form into small meatballs.
• Fry the meatballs in butter a few at a time until browned and cooked through. Drain well, set aside.
• MAKE SAUCE:.
• Prepare sauce by heating oil in a skillet. Add salt, onion and red or green pepper and cook until tender but not browned. Drain oil.
• Combine catsup and vinegar and stir into the onion & pepper mixture.
• Make a paste with the cornstarch and reserved pineapple syrup. Add to the vegetable mixture and cook, stirring, 5 minutes or until thickened.
• Stir in pineapple chunks and sherry. Simmer 3 minutes then add the meatballs. Heat through.
• Transfer to serving bowl. Garnish with chopped green onion and serve.

SWEET & SOUR MEATBALL KABOBS WITH PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• String onto each skewer: a piece of onion, pepper, meatball, pineapple, meatball, pepper, pineapple, and onion.
• Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Brush lightly with sauce.
• Bake for 15 minutes.
• Serve skewers on 1/2 cup of warm rice and drizzle with remaining sauce.
• Garnish with chopped green onions.

GRILLED SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALL KABOBS

Steps:

• Heat grill. In large bowl, combine bell pepper, onion and mushrooms. Sprinkle with seasoned salt; toss to coat.
• Alternately thread meatballs, bell pepper, onion and mushrooms onto four 12 to 14-inch metal skewers.
• When ready to grill, place kabobs on gas grill over medium heat on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook 10 to 15 minutes or until meatballs are thoroughly heated and vegetables are crisp-tender, brushing generously with half of the sweet-and-sour sauce and turning frequently. Serve kabobs with remaining half of sauce for dipping.

SWEET AND SOUR KIELBASA KABOBS

Steps:

• In small saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, apple juice, cider vinegar and orange peel; blend well.
• Cook over medium heat until it boils and thickens, stirring constantly.
• Thread skewers with kielbasa, bell peppers, onions, and pineapples.
• When ready to barbeque, place kabobs on preheated grill.
• Cook 4 minutes.
• Brush with glaze, turn and glaze again.
• Cook 3-5 minutes or until hot and browned.
• Serve with any remaining glaze.

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALL SKEWERS

Steps:

• Heat a grill to medium-high. Thread the peppers and meatballs alternately onto 8 skewers.
• Microwave the jam in a small bowl for 15 seconds. Add the barbecue sauce and stir to combine.
• Place the meatball skewers on the grill and brush with the sauce. Grill for 8-10 minutes, turning and basting with the sauce occasionally.
• Serve warm.

SWEET AND SOUR PINEAPPLE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Combine ground beef, onion, egg, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Use a cookie scoop to shape into meatballs.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook, turning often, until browned and no longer pink in the centers, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove meatballs from the skillet and drain oil, reserving 1 1/2 tablespoons of drippings.
• Drain pineapple chunks from the can, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. Add enough additional pineapple juice to make 1 1/2 cups total.
• Combine pineapple juice, sugar, 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon water, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vinegar, soy sauce, and remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch in a bowl; mix well. Stir into drippings in the skillet.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and thickened. Add meatballs, pineapple chunks, and bell peppers. Cook until thoroughly heated, coating well, about 5 minutes. Serve over hot cooked rice.

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Position the oven rack in the top third of the oven and preheat the oven to broil. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat the foil with cooking spray.
• Mix the pork, cilantro, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl until just combined. Use a 1-ounce ice-cream scoop to shape the mixture into 24 balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Broil until golden brown and firm, 8 to 10 minutes, rotating the sheet halfway through broiling.
• Meanwhile, drain the liquid from the can of pineapple into a large skillet (you should have just over 3/4 cup juice). Quarter each of 6 pineapple rings (for a total of 24 pieces) and set aside.
• Add the ketchup, vinegar, honey, soy sauce and a generous amount of pepper to the skillet with the pineapple juice, whisking until smooth. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced by about a quarter and thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the meatballs and toss until well coated.
• Skewer 1 pineapple piece and one meatball with a food pick or toothpick and place on a serving platter. Repeat with the remaining pineapple pieces and meatballs and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Spoon any remaining sauce left in the skillet into a bowl and serve alongside the meatballs.

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALL SKEWERS - DUMP AND GO DINNER

Steps:

• Thaw meatballs slightly (counter or microwave). On skewers, alternate meatballs, peppers, onions, and pineapple. Coat with sweet and sour sauce. Grill or broil until all sides are lightly caramelized. Serve with additional sauce, if desired.