Sweet & sour meatballs with green beans and rice
Sweet & sour meatballs with green beans and rice
696kcal Per person
30g Protein
98g Carbs
20g Fat
12g Fiber
Ingredients
- 3 ounces brown rice (84 g)
- 1 clove garlic (5 g)
- 1 slice ginger
- ¼ onion
- 1 bell pepper
- 3 ounces 96% lean ground beef (84 g)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
- ½ tablespoon tomato paste (10 g)
- ½ tablespoon soy sauce (8 ml)
- 1 tablespoon vinegar (15 ml)
- 2 teaspoons honey (13 g)
- 3 tablespoons water (45 ml)
- 2 ounces pineapple chunks (frozen) (56 g)
- 5 ounces green beans (frozen) (140 g)
Preparing this recipe
- Cook the rice according to the instructions on the package.
- Press the garlic, grate the ginger, slice the onion into thin rings and cut the bell pepper into cubes.
- Mix the ground beef with the garlic, half of the ginger, salt and pepper and form small meatballs from the mixture.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and brown them on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the meatballs from the pan and set them aside.
- Add the onion to the same pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes, then add the bell pepper and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Add the tomato paste, soy sauce, vinegar, honey, the rest of the ginger and water to the pan. Stir well and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes. If needed, add a dash more water. Add the frozen pineapple chunks and let it simmer gently for another 2 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly and the pineapple pieces are warmed through.
- Return the meatballs to the pan and mix everything well together. Let it simmer for another 1-2 minutes until everything is thoroughly heated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Meanwhile, cook the green beans until tender but still crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
- Serve the sweet and sour meatballs with the rice and green beans.
Tip van FitChef
1. You can easily prepare the meatballs and sauce in advance. Convenient, and the flavors will develop even more.
2. Also delicious with plant-based meatballs.
