Meatballs with Pineapple and Peppers

Ingredients

• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pound ground beef
• Vegetable cooking spray
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 2 green bell peppers, cut into strips
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/3 cup water
• 3 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 (8 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained
• Hot cooked rice
  

Instructions

1. Combine first 6 ingredients, and shape into 1 1/2-inch meatballs. Set aside.
2. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add meatballs, and cook until brown; drain. Discard drippings.
3. Return meatballs to skillet; add pineapple juice and green pepper. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook 3 minutes, stirring often.
4. Combine sugar and next 4 ingredients; add to skillet, and bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
5. Stir in pineapple chunks; cook until thoroughly heated.
6. Serve meatballs over rice.

Yield: 4 servings