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Sweet & Sour Ham Balls

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This International main features Beaten egg, Bran flakes cereal, Skim milk, Ground ginger, Lean ground beef. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, sweet, indulgent flavor. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 6
Calories: 822.0
Dietary: Low-cal
Description
This International main features Beaten egg, Bran flakes cereal, Skim milk, Ground ginger, Lean ground beef. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, sweet, indulgent flavor. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1 Beaten egg
  • 1 cup Bran flakes cereal
  • 1/3 cup Skim milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground ginger
  • 1/2 pound Lean ground beef
  • 1/2 pound Ground fully cooked ham
  • 15 1/4 ounce Can pineapple chunks
  • 1 cup Thinly sliced carrots
  • 1/2 cup Chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup Red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
  • 1 cup Fresh, or frozen pea pods
Directions
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    In a large bowl combine egg, bran flakes, milk, and ginger. Let stand 5 minutes. Add meat and mix well. Shape into 24 meatballs. Arrange meatballs in a 12x7.5x2" baking dish. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 deg oven for 30 minutes. Spoon off fat. Meanwhile, for sauce, drain pineapple, reserving juice. Set broth aside. In a large saucepan cook carrots in chicken broth, covered, for 5 minutes or just till tender. Do not drain. Combine vinegar, cornstarch, honey, and soy sauce. Stir into carrot mixture. Stir in reserved pineapple juice. Cook and stir till 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. MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: Place meatballs in a microwave safe 12x7x2" baking dish. Micro-cook, loosely covered with waxed paper, on 100% power (high) for 5-7 minutes, rearranging once. Drain. Prepare sauce as directed above

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 822.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.3g33%
Saturated Fat 5.8g29%
Cholesterol 190.6mg64%
Sodium 1317.6mg55%
Total Carbohydrate 111.5g38%
Dietary Fiber 16.7g67%
Sugars 53.8g
Protein 49.7g100%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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