Sweet & Sour Meatballs

15 min

4 servings

Whip up a quick and mess-free dinner—meatballs in the microwave! It’s lightning quick and saves you having to preheat your oven. This is a family-friendly meal that’s packed with peppers and pineapple for that perfect balance of sweetness. Best served over a bed of rice to soak up the sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef or chicken
  • 1 pkg Sticky Orange Chicken Seasoning or Sweet & Sour Stir-Fry Seasoning, divided
  • 2 bell peppers
  • 1 can (14 oz/398 ml) pineapple chunks in juice
  • 1 tbsp each low-sodium soy sauce and oil

Preparation

  1. In a large bowl, combine beef and 2 tbsp seasoning. Mix well. Form into 16 meatballs (about a scant 2 tbsp each).
  2. Arrange in a single layer in Round Steamer or Multipurpose Steamer (it’s OK if they touch).
  3. Chop peppers; add to steamer. Cover; microwave on high 6–8 min, or until cooked.
  4. Meanwhile, prepare sauce: drain pineapple chunks but reserve the juice.
  5. In Sauté Pan, combine remaining seasoning, reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, and oil. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer until sauce has thickened to your liking.
  6. When meatballs and peppers are cooked, carefully drain and discard liquid from bottom of Steamer. Add meatballs, peppers, and reserved pineapple chunks to pan; stir until meatballs are coated with sauce and pineapple is heated through, about 1–2 min.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 320, Fat 14 g (Saturated 4 g, 0.4 0 g), Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 340 mg, Carbohydrate 32 g (Fiber 3 g, Sugars 25 g), Protein 20 g.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with 1⁄2 cup cooked white rice and 1⁄2 cup steamed veggies.