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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Beef meatballs, carrot, onion and pineapple pieces simmered in a sweet and sour sauce. Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef |
1 egg |
1 tablespoon cornstarch |
1 teaspoon salt |
4 tablespoons diced onion |
1 pinch ground black pepper |
1 tablespoon vegetable oil |
1 cup pineapple juice |
3 tablespoons cornstarch |
1 tablespoon soy sauce |
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar |
6 tablespoons water |
1/2 cup splenda® no calorie sweetener, granulated |
4 slices fresh pineapple, cut into pieces |
1 large green bell pepper, cut into thin strips |
1/4 carrot, thinly sliced |
1/3 onion, cut into wedges and separated |
Directions:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, cornstarch, salt, diced onion and pepper. Form into 1 inch meatballs; about 20.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the meatballs; drain fat and set aside.
3. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over low heat. Pour in the pineapple juice and simmer for a few minutes.
4. In a small bowl, combine the 3 tablespoons of cornstarch, soy sauce, vinegar and water. Stir until smooth and pour into the pineapple juice. Add the SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener and simmer until thickened, stirring constantly.
5. Place the meatballs, pineapple pieces, green pepper, carrot and onion into the sauce mixture. Heat thoroughly.
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