Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 13 of 14 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 13 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Beef | 100g cooked | 250 |
| Milk | 1 cup (244ml) whole | 149 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Cherry | 1 cup (138g) | 87 |
| Pineapple | 1 cup chunks (165g) | 82 |
| Cracker | 5 saltine crackers (15g) | 66 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Bell Pepper | 1 medium (119g) | 31 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Soy Sauce | 1 tbsp (15ml) | 9 |
| Vinegar | 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled | 3 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Sauce | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
- 2/3 cup cracker crumbs
- 2/3 cup evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (Lawry's recommended)
- 1/3 cup flour
- 3 tablespoons shortening
- Sweet and sour sauce
- 1 (13.5 ounces) can pineapple chunks
- 5 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 green pepper, chopped into bite size chunks
- 1 (4 ounces) can pimientos, drained (marachino cherries can be used instead)
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Directions
Combine the first four ingredients, mix well, but lightly. Shape into meatballs- about 36 (may be frozen at this point and thawed as needed). Roll meat ball in flour and brown in the shortening. Place in a casserole dish and cover with the sweet and sour sauce.
Sweet and sour sauce
Drain pineapple (set aside)- reserve juice. Add water to the juice to make 1 cup liquid. In a pot over medium heat, blend cornstarch in the juice, then add vinegar, lemon juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce, cook until clear. Add the pineapple, green pepper, and pimento. Pour over the meatballs and bake at 350*F for 30 minutes.