Name: Sweet and Sour Meatballs with Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 14 oz can pineapple chunks with juice; ¼ cup brown sugar; 2 Tbsp cornstarch; ½ cup water; ¼ cup apple cider vinegar; 1 tsp soy sauce; 1 lb. frozen cooked meatballs (thawed and browned); 5 oz can sliced water chestnuts, drained; ½ cup chopped green bell pepper

We have two sweet and sour meatball recipes – this one includes water chestnuts and bell peppers for a little extra texture and flavor. Click here for the quick and easy six ingredient version of sweet and sour meatballs.

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Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 40 mins

Meatballs with water chestnuts and pineapple make a delicious and easy stir fry.

Ingredients

14 oz can pineapple chunks with juice
¼ cup brown sugar
2 Tbsp cornstarch
½ cup water
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
1 tsp soy sauce
1 lb. frozen cooked meatballs, thawed and browned
5 oz can sliced water chestnuts, drained
½ cup chopped green bell pepper

Instructions

In a large pan, combine brown sugar and cornstarch. Blend in water, apple cider vinegar, and soy sauce.
Add pineapple chunks with juice and stir.
Turn heat on low; cook and stir until thick and bubbly. Carefully stir in meatballs, water chestnuts, and green pepper.
Heat to a boiling and simmer about 10 minutes stirring meatballs occasionally.

Notes

Serve over hot cooked rice (not included in nutrition data).

Nutrition

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Sweet and Sour Meatballs with Rice