Sweet & Sour Meatballs
Whip up a quick and mess-free dinner—meatballs in the microwave! It’s lightning quick and saves you having to preheat your oven. This is a family-friendly meal that’s packed with peppers and pineapple for that perfect balance of sweetness. Best served over a bed of rice to soak up the sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef or chicken
- 1 pkg Sticky Orange Chicken Seasoning or Sweet & Sour Stir-Fry Seasoning, divided
- 2 bell peppers
- 1 can (14 oz/398 ml) pineapple chunks in juice
- 1 tbsp each low-sodium soy sauce and oil
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine beef and 2 tbsp seasoning. Mix well. Form into 16 meatballs (about a scant 2 tbsp each).
- Arrange in a single layer in Round Steamer or Multipurpose Steamer (it’s OK if they touch).
- Chop peppers; add to steamer. Cover; microwave on high 6–8 min, or until cooked.
- Meanwhile, prepare sauce: drain pineapple chunks but reserve the juice.
- In Sauté Pan, combine remaining seasoning, reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, and oil. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer until sauce has thickened to your liking.
- When meatballs and peppers are cooked, carefully drain and discard liquid from bottom of Steamer. Add meatballs, peppers, and reserved pineapple chunks to pan; stir until meatballs are coated with sauce and pineapple is heated through, about 1–2 min.
Epicure Products Used
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 320, Fat 14 g (Saturated 4 g, 0.4 0 g), Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 340 mg, Carbohydrate 32 g (Fiber 3 g, Sugars 25 g), Protein 20 g.
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 1⁄2 cup cooked white rice and 1⁄2 cup steamed veggies.