Scottish Meatballs

The Scottish Meatballs recipe is easy to prepare, bursting with flavor, and can be made ahead of time.

It can be difficult to find haggis or oats for this recipe in some regions.

Beef is a rich source of protein, iron, and zinc. The vegetables in this recipe, such as green pepper, can help increase one’s daily fiber intake.

	1 lb lean ground beef
	1 egg , lightly beaten
	3 tablespoons flour
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
	3 tablespoons minced onions
	3 tablespoons vegetable oil
	1/3 cup chicken broth
	1 can crushed pineapple , drained
	1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
	1/4 cup granulated sugar
	3 tablespoons soy sauce
	3 tablespoons plain red wine vinegar
	2 tablespoons water
	1/4 cup scotch whiskey
	1/3 cup chicken broth
	1/2 cup diced green pepper

1.	Mix together beef, egg, flour, salt, pepper, and minced onion in a bowl until everything is combined.
2.	Shape into 1-inch balls and set aside.
3.	Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4.	Add meatballs and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
5.	Remove meatballs from skillet and add chicken broth, pineapple, cornstarch, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, water, and whiskey, stirring until well combined.
6.	Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
7.	Simmer until the sauce begins to thicken, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes.
8.	Add green pepper and meatballs, stirring gently until the meatballs are well coated in the sauce.
9.	Bring everything to a simmer, then cover skillet and cook for 10 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce is thick and glossy.
10.	Serve hot with your choice of side dish.
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