Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Recipe via Make A Mix Cookery Cookbook
I have used this recipe forever it is truly a favorite of mine!

Meatball Mix:
Can be used for :  Spaghetti and Meatballs or Sweet and Sour Meatballs
4 lbs lean ground beef
4 eggs slightly beaten
2 cups dry breadcrumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 TBSP salt
2 TBSP cornstarch
1/4 tsp pepper
2 tsp worcestershire sauce

Preheat oven to 400*
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Blend well.
Shape mixture itno 1 inch balls. 
Place meatballs on ungreased baking sheet and bake 10 - 15 minutes, until browned
Remove immediately and drain on paper towels.
Can be frozen use within 3 months

*Amounts can be adjusted for a smaller batch


Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Not Just Plain Meatballs!!

I usually double this sauce!

1 TBSP vegetable oil
1 20oz can pineapple chunks, drained reserving juice
3 TBSP cornstarch
1TBSP soy sauce
3 TBSP vinegar
6 TBSP (1/2 cup) water
1/2 cup brown sugar
cooked meatballs
1large green pepper sliced
About 4 cups rice

In a large skillet, combine oil and 1 cup drained pineapple juice, adding water if necessary 1 cup
In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, soy sauce, vinegar, water, and brown sugar.
Stir into juice mixture and cook over medium heat about 5 - 7 minutes until thick, stirring constantly.
Add meatballs, pineapple chunks, and green pepper
Simmer 20 minutes until heated through
Serve over hot cooked rice