Serves 6

Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1-1/4 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • Generous grind of black pepper
  • 1 lb extra-lean ground beef
  • 3 tbs finely chopped green onion
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 C French-bread crumbs (2 slices)
  • 1 C uncooked rice
  • 1 8-oz can no-sugar-added pineapple chunks, in natural juices
  • 1/4 C firmly packed brown sugar
  • 2 tbs cornstarch
  • 1/4 C white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp light soy sauce
  • 2 green bell peppers, cut in thin strips or rings

Directions

  • In a bowl, sprinkle garlic powder, ginger and black pepper over meat. Add onion, egg and bread crumbs. Blend until well mixed. Shape into 1-inch balls. Cook meatballs in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until well browned on all sides. Set aside and keep warm.
  • Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and butter or margarine.
  • Drain pineapple chunks, reserving liquid. Mix reserved juice with water to make 1 cup. Pour into skillet. Add brown sugar, cornstarch, vinegar and soy sauce. Heat stirring constantly, about 3 minutes, or until sauce thickens. Add meatballs, pineapple chunks and bell pepper. Stir to coat evenly with sauce. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Serve over rice.

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