Hawaiian Sweet-and-Sour Meatballs

Hawaiian servings4

• 1½ pounds ground beef
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 onion, minced
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
• 1 green pepper, bite sized chunks
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 4 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1¼ cups pineapple juice
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• ⅓ cup water
• 3 tablespoons vinegar

1. Blend together beef, eggs, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, onion, pepper, nutmeg, salt, and garlic.
2. Form into 1-inch balls.
3. Heat oil in skillet; brown meatballs on all sides or bake in oven until browned.
4. In large saucepan add remaining cornstarch, soy sauce, vinegar, water, and brown sugar to pineapple juice.
5. Cook until thickened; stir constantly.
6. Add meatballs, fruit, and peppers.
7. Cook 5 minutes or until fruit is well heated.