Meatball and Pineapple Rice

A very quick and easy recipe to use, so delicious, you can make your meatball ahead of time, Have different kinds, ( beef, chicken, pork, etc) made ahead and frozen, use whatever kind you want and have a different flavor every time you make this dish -

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb  frozen meatballs (anykind)
• 1 (8 1/4ounce) can pineapple chunks
• 2  cups  sodium-reduced  chicken stock
• 3⁄4 cup ketchup
• 1⁄2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 2  sweet bell peppers, cubed (any color)
• 3  tablespoons white vinegar
• 2  tablespoons  sodium-reduced soy sauce
• 1  tablespoon cornstarch
• 2  cups  minute rice  instant rice
• 2  green onions, chopped (optional)

Directions

1. Combine the meatballs, pineapple, chicken stock, ketchup, onion, peppers and vinegar in a Dutch oven. In a small bowl, whisk the soy sauce with the cornstarch until smooth. Stir into the meatball mixture.
2. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, for 10 minutes, or until the mixture comes to a boil and the sauce is thickened slightly. Stir in the rice and return to a boil. Remove from the heat.
3. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Stir in the green onions (if using).