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Granny's Sweet & Sour Meatballs

1 1/2 pounds ground chuck
3 to 4 tablespoons chopped water chestnuts
3/4 cup quick oatmeal
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce

Sauce
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup beef bouillon
1/2 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained
1/2 cup chopped green pepper

Combine meatball ingredients; shape into 1-inch balls and brown on all sides in oil. Drain and set aside. Begin sauce: Combine sugar, beef bouillon, vinegar, cornstarch, and 2 teaspoons soy sauce in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Boil sauce mixture until thickened; stir in pineapple, green pepper, and meatballs. Simmer for 30 minutes.
Makes about 4 dozen meatballs.

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