SWEET AND SOUR MEAT BALLS

Ingredients:

20 oz. can pineapple chunks, drained, reserving liquid 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs 1 tsp. minced garlic 1 egg, slightly beaten 1/2 kg. ground beef 1/4 kg ground pork 1 small green pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1-1/4 cups sugar 2 Tbsp. cornstarch 1 tsp. chicken-flavor bouillon 1 cup liquid (remaining pineapple liquid plus water) 1/2 cup ketchup 1/2 cup vinegar 1 clove garlic, minced

Mama's Guide Procedure:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Measure 1/3 cup of reserved pineapple liquid; set remaining liquid aside. In a large bowl, combine 1/3 cup pineapple liquid, breadcrumbs and garlic; blend well. Add egg and ground meats and mix well. Shape into 1-inch balls; place on un-greased baking pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until browned and thoroughly baked.

In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and bouillon. Add remaining sauce ingredients. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Add pineapple chunks and green pepper; cook until thoroughly heated.

Using a slotted spoon, transfer hot meatballs into serving dish. Add warm green pepper and pineapple mixture and mix gently.

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