Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. ground beef
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 1 (20 oz.) can pineapple chunks, drained (reserve juice for syrup)
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1/2 c. vinegar
  • 2 to 3 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1 to 2 medium green peppers, cut in strips
  • 1/4 c. thinly sliced onion
  • 1 (5 oz.) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced thin

Method

  • Make meatballs out of ground beef; fry and drain fat off.
  • In small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch.
  • Add pineapple syrup, vinegar, soy sauce, 1/2 cup water and salt.
  • Cook until thick.
  • Add meatballs and pineapple chunks, green peppers, onion and water chestnuts.
  • Cook 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Serve over rice with soy sauce.