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Polynesian Meatballs with Sweet and Sour Sauce

Suzanne’s
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Appetizer
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • MEATBALLS
  • 1 egg beaten
  • ¼ cup bread crumbs finely crushed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne
  • ¼ cup dry-roasted peanuts finely chopped
  • ½ pound sausage meat hot and sweet, optional
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 14- oz can pineapple chunks in juice drained (reserve liquid)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine egg, bread crumbs, cilantro, parsley, garlic, red pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add the beef and peanuts. Mix well. Shape into small balls. Place in a shallow baking pan or on a baking sheet. Bake in a 350° oven for 20 minutes, or until no longer pink. (If making meatballs ahead; Cool meatballs, cover and chill up to 48 hours.)
  • Combine meatballs, pineapple chunks and Sweet and Sour Sauce.
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