Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 can (15 ounces) Heinz Sweet and Sour Sauce
• 1 pineapple, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

20 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, milk, onion, bell peppers, salt, and pepper.
3. Mix well and form into 1-inch meatballs.
4. Place meatballs in a baking dish and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
5. In a saucepan, combine Heinz Sweet and Sour Sauce and pineapple chunks.
6. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until sauce has thickened.
7. Add cooked meatballs to the sauce and heat through.
8. Serve over rice or noodles, and garnish with green onions.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1 meatball with 1/4 cup sauce):

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 15 grams
• Protein: 20 grams
• Carbohydrates: 20 grams
• Sodium: 500 milligrams

Dish Characteristics:

• Sweet and tangy flavor
• Tender and juicy meatballs
• Vibrant colors from the pineapple and bell peppers
• Easy to make and perfect for everyday meals

User Comments:

• "These meatballs are delicious and easy to make. My family loved them!"
• "The sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and sour."
• "I've made these meatballs several times and they always turn out great."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have Heinz Sweet and Sour Sauce, you can use another brand or make your own.
• To make your own sauce, combine 1 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup vinegar, and 1/4 cup water.
• If you don't have pineapple, you can use other fruits such as apples or peaches.