Sweet & Sour Meatballs

Sweet and Sour Meatballs with pineapple chunks and green pepper make an easy family-friendly dinner.

26 ounces frozen, home-style Food Club meatballs

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 ct medium-sized onion, diced

1 ct large green bell pepper, seeded and diced

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

2/3 cup brown sugar

2/3 cup apple cider vinegar

1/2 cup ketchup

2 teaspoons soy sauce

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon corn starch

2 tablespoons cold water

1 ct 20-ounce can pineapple tidbits, drained with juice reserved

1 ct Directions

1 ct Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

1 ct Once hot, add the onion, bell pepper and salt and cook until the onion turns translucent,

1 ct about 2-3 minutes.

1 ct In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce,

1 ct ginger, garlic powder, and 1 cup of the reserved pineapple juice.

1 ct Pour the pineapple juice mixture into the onion and peppers and stir until combined.

1 ct Submerge the frozen meatballs into the sauce, bring to a simmer, cover and cook until

1 ct heated through, about 8-10 minutes.

1 ct In small bowl, combine the cornstarch with the water and mix until smooth.

1 ct Pour the cornstarch mixture into the simmering meatballs and cook until the sauce is

1 ct thickened. Cook for 1 additional minute and turn off the heat.

1 ct Stir the pineapple into the meatballs and serve over steamed white rice.