Sweet-and-Sour Meatballs

These meatballs can also be made with ground venison instead of the ground beef - they're delicious either way! The recipe is great for parties or other social gatherings because it's simple...

Directions In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 2 dozen 1-1/2-in. balls. Place in a greased 2-qt. baking dish. For sauce,...

Ingredients

• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
• SAUCE:
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, undrained
• 1/3 cup sliced green onions
• 1/3 cup cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 medium green pepper, cut into strips
• Hot cooked rice, optional