Texas Beef Council

Sweet & Spicy Chinese Meatballs on Brown Rice Asian

Servings
   Serves 4

Prep Time
   20 minutes

Cook Time
   10 minute


Ingredients

  • 1 package (18 oz.) frozen fully-cooked beef meatballs
  • 2 cups uncooked instant long grain brown rice
  • 1 can (20 oz.) pineapple chunks in juice
  • 1-1/2 cups prepared medium picante sauce
  • 1 cup sugar free apricot preserves
  • sliced green onions

Instructions

Microwave meatballs according to package directions.

Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions.

Measure 1/2 cup juice from pineapple and place in large saucepan; reserve remaining juice for other use.

Stir in picante sauce and preserves; bring to a boil. Add meatballs and pineapple chunks. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serve over rice. Sprinkle with green onions.