Ingredients
- 3 scallions
- 1 egg
- 20 oz pineapple chunks
- 1 lb beef (lean ground)
- 6 oz pea pods (frozen)
- 1 c bread crumbs (fresh)
- 4 oz chinese pea pods (fresh)
- 2 tb cider vinegar
- 2 tb vegetable oil
- 1 tb brown sugar (light)
- 2 ts cornstarch
- 3/4 ts salt
- 1/2 ts ginger (ground)
- 1/4 ts cayenne pepper (ground red)
- 2 slices bread
- some garlic
Drain pineapple well,reserving 3/4 cup juice;set aside.In a large bowl,combine beef,egg,bread crumbs,salt and ginger;using hands or wooden spoon,blend well.Shape mixture into 1 1/4" balls.In 12" skillet over medium-high heat,heat oil;add meatballs;cook about 12 minutes, turning frequently until well browned on all sides.Using slotted spoon, remove to plate.To drippings in skillet,add scallions and garlic;cook, still over medium-high heat,about 5 minutes,stirring frequently until tender-crisp.In small bowl,stir reserved pineapple juice into cornstarch until blended and smooth;add to skillet along with vinegar,sugar and ground red pepper.Increase heat to high;bring to a boil,stirring.Boil 1 minute.Return meatballs to skillet along with pineapple chunks and pea pods;cook 3 to 5 minutes longer until heated through and pea pods are crisp-tender.Makes 4 servings.