1 (350 ml) jar sweet & sour sauce (can be homemade) .
3/4 c brown sugar, packed .
2 lbs lean ground beef .
sugar, if needed .
1/2 tsp salt .
2 tbsps cornstarch (optional) .
2 green bell peppers (sliced or coarsley sliced) .
1/4 c cider vinegar (can use less) .
1 (250 ml) jar Russian salad dressing (I use Kraft) .
2 tbsps minced fresh garlic .
1/4 c cold water (optional) .
oil (for frying) .
1/4 c soy sauce .
pepper (optional)
Directions
Step #1 Prepare the ground beef into meatballs using your favorite recipe for meatballs, & shape into about 1-inch balls.
Step #2 Heat oil in a skillet, & brown the meatballs until no longer pink (you can also bake them in the oven) set aside.
Step #3 Drain the 2 cans of pineapple tidbits; set pineapple tidbits aside.
Step #4 If needed, add water to the juice to measure 2 c, & place this In a large-ish saucepan (if the juice from the cans measures more than 2 c add in all the juice with no water).
Step #5 To the juice/water mixture, sweet & sour sauce, garlic, stir in the vinegar, brown sugar & soy sauce, salad dressing, salt & pepper; bring to a simmer (adding more brown sugar (or white sugar) to taste if desired.
Step #6 When the sauce is to desired taste, add in the cooked meatballs & carrots.
Step #7 Simmer for about 25-30 mins, or until carrots are crisp-tender.
Step #8 Stir in green pepper, & reserved pineapple tidbits; cover & let simmer for about 10-15 mins longer, or until green pepper is crisp-tender (do not over cook the peppers!).
Step #9 This step is only optional if you prefer a thicker sauce, in a small bowl mix cornstarch & water until smooth, & stir in theto the meatball mixture.
Step #10 Bring to a boil; cook, stirring for about 2 mins, or until sauce has thickened.
Step #11 Serve over rice.
Enjoy the Kittencal's Easy Sweet & Sour Pineapple Meatballs recipe