Kittencals Easy Sweet And Sour Pineapple Meatballs Recipes

KITTENCAL'S EASY SWEET AND SOUR PINEAPPLE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Prepare the ground beef into meatballs using your favorite recipe for meatballs, and shape into about 1-inch balls.
• Heat oil in a skillet, and brown the meatballs until no longer pink (you can also bake them in the oven) set aside.
• Drain the 2 cans of pineapple tidbits; set pineapple tidbits aside.
• If needed, add water to the juice to measure 2 cups, and place in a large saucepan (if the juice from the cans measures more than 2 cups add in all the juice with no water).
• To the juice/water mixture, stir in vinegar, brown sugar and soy sauce, garlic, salad dressing, sweet and sour sauce, salt and pepper; bring to a simmer (adding more brown sugar (or white sugar) to taste if desired.
• When the sauce is to desired taste, add in the cooked meatballs and carrots.
• Simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until carrots are crisp-tender.
• Stir in green pepper, and reserved pineapple tidbits; cover and simmer for about 10-15 minutes longer, or until green pepper is crisp-tender (do not over cook the peppers!).
• This step is only optional if you prefer a thicker sauce, in a small bowl combine cornstarch and water until smooth, and stir into the meatball mixture.
• Bring to a boil; cook, stirring for about 2 minutes, or until sauce has thickened.
• Serve over rice.

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.

KITTENCAL'S PORCUPINE MEATBALLS IN SWEET AND SOUR TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• For the meatballs; mix the ground beef with ingredients stated in the recipe.
• Mix in 1-1/2 cups instant uncooked rice.
• Shape into about 1-1/4--inch balls or as desired, then place onto a plate.
• For the sauce; in a pot heat oil over medium-high heat.
• Add in onion, oregano and basil; cook stirring for about 3-4 minutes or until softened.
• Add in garlic and chili flakes; cook stirring for 2-3 minutes.
• Add in all remaining sauce ingredients; bring to a simmer stirring over medium heat until well combined.
• Place the meatballs into the simmering sauce; bring back to a simmer (do not stir the sauce for at least 25 minutes or the meatballs will break apart).
• Reduce heat to low or to a low simmer and cook uncovered for about 1-1/2 to 2 hours stirring frequently after the 25-30 minutes of cooking time.
• Adjust the brown sugar and vinegar amounts if needed, then season with more salt and black pepper.

PINEAPPLE SWEET & SOUR MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Meat Balls.
• Mix meat ball ingredients well and shape into balls.
• Cook over medium heat, turning occasionally until brown, about 20 minutes.
• OR bake in an ungreased oblong pan (13x9x2 inches), in 400 degree Fahrenheit oven until light brown, 20-25 minutes.
• Drain fat from meat balls.
• Sweet& Sour Sauce.
• Mix brown sugar and cornstarch in pan.
• Stir in pineapple (with syrup), vinegar and soy sauce.
• Heat to boiling, stirring constantly, reduce heat to simmer.
• Add meat balls.
• Cover, simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.
• Stir in green peppers.
• Cover, simmer until green peppers are crispy-tender, about 5 minutes.

SAUCY SWEET & SOUR PINEAPPLE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Mix together all meatball ingredients until thoroughly combined.
• Form into balls. For appetizer make smaller balls, for meal make larger balls.
• Place on baking sheet and bake at approx 350°F until brown (15-20 minutes depending on size of meatballs).
• To make sauce, mix brown sugar and cornstarch in skillet.
• Stir in pineapple (with syrup), vinegar and soya sauce. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly, then reduce heat.
• Add meatballs, cover and simmer for approximately 10 minutes.
• Add peppers and simmer approximately 5 minutes more.

KITTENCAL'S CHINESE CHICKEN BALLS WITH SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE

Steps:

• To make the sweet and sour sauce sauce; in a saucepan combine the first 5 ingredients until combined.
• In a cup or bowl whisk the cold water or pineapple juice with cornstarch until smooth and well blended, then whisk vigorously into the ketchup mixture; bring to a boil stirring or whisking constantly over medium-high heat until bubbly.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue simmering and mixing until thickened (be patient the sauce takes a few minutes to thicken up) remove from heat and allow to sit at room temperature while making the chicken balls or you may cool to room temperature then refrigerate until ready to use (I prefer the sauce at room temperature).
• To make the chicken balls: in a large bowl combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, garlic powder; add in water and sesame oil; whisk vigorously until smooth.
• Add in chicken pieces; using clean handsand mix until well coated.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or Dutch oven to 375 degrees.
• Carefully dip the battered chicken pieces in hot oil and fry until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes).
• Remove to a paper towel.
• Sprinkle with seasoning salt immediately after frying if desired.
• Serve immediately with sweet and sour sauce.
• Delicious!