Sweet-and-Sour Ham Balls
A medley of pineapple, pea pods, and ginger-spiced ham balls impart bright colors and fresh taste to this Polynesian recipe.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
Makes 6 servings.
Ingredients
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1 beaten egg
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1 cup bran flakes cereal
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1/3 cup skim milk
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1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/2 pound ground veal or lean ground beef
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1/2 pound ground fully cooked ham
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1 15-1/4 ounce can pineapple chunks (juice pack)
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1 cup thinly sliced carrots
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1/2 cup chicken broth
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1/4 cup red wine vinegar
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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2 tablespoons honey
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 cup fresh or frozen pea pods, thawed
Directions
1.
In a large mixing bowl combine egg, bran flakes, milk, and ginger. Let stand 5 minutes. Add meat and mix well. Shape into 24 meatballs.
2.
Arrange meatballs in a 2-quart rectangular baking dish. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F oven for 30 minutes. Spoon off fat.
3.
Meanwhile, for sauce, drain pineapple, reserving juice. Set both aside. In a large saucepan cook carrots in chicken broth, covered, for 5 minutes or just until tender. Do not drain.
4.
Combine vinegar, cornstarch, honey, and soy sauce. Stir into carrot mixture. Stir in reserved pineapple juice. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Stir in pea pods and cook 2 minutes more. Stir in pineapple; heat through. Gently stir in meatballs to coat with sauce. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 249, Total Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 792 mg, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 19 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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