Monday, September 12, 2016

Chinese Meat Balls

This recipe is from my friend Dot, who was a missionary in China for many years.

Mix:
1 pound ground beef
1 egg
1 T. cornstarch
1 t. salt
2 T. chopped onion
pepper

Form into balls (18 or more). Brown in a small amount of oil until cooked through. Drain.
NOTE: I often cook my meatballs ahead and freeze them, then pull them out for this recipe.

Sauce:
1 T. oil
1 can pineapple tidbits
3 T. cornstarch
2 T. soy sauce
3 T. vinegar (I use Cal's tonic)
6 T. water
1/3 C. sugar
green pepper & onions, sautéed or stir-fried

To oil add pineapple juice and beat over low heat. Add mixture of next five ingredients. Cook until mixture thickens, stirring constantly. Thin with liquid (broth, orange juice, soy sauce, water) to right consistency if it thickens too much. Add meatballs, pineapple tidbits, and pepper and/or onion. Heat through thoroughly. Serve hot over cooked rice with stir-friend veggies and sautéed green beans on the side.

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