sweet-and-sour meatballs

YIELD:  6 servings

1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks

1/3 cup water

3 tablespoons vinegar

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

3 tablespoons cornstarch

1 batch of 30 meatballs (frozen or thawed)

1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

Hot cooked rice

Drain pineapple, reserving juice.  Set pineapple aside.  Add water to juice if needed to measure 1 cup;  pour into large skillet.  Add 1/3 cup water, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar and cornstarch;  stir until smooth.  Cook over medium heat until thick, stirring constantly.  Add the pineapple, meatballs and green pepper.  Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until heated through.  Serve with rice.

tasteofhome . one-dish meals . april 2011