I love Pinterest.  For me, it’s the best way to get out of a meal rut.  I just like seeing all those photos of people’s creativity.  And then, I try to figure out how to make it work for me!  Pinterest inspired this recipe, of course, but you know… I changed the original… a LOT.

This recipe, I will be completely honest, is not a favorite of my children, but Matt and I love it. This is our new date night meal.  Yep.  We’re parent of two children under 3, meatballs and pineapple = dinner and a movie.  Personally, I am totally ok with it.

This meal is a perfect freezer meal.  I double bag the sauce to protect against leaks, and then bag the veggies and meatballs.  Finally, I typically add in a bag of rice, just so it’s all ready to go.  Freezer to table, this meal takes only as long as it takes to cook your rice!

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
• salt and pepper
• 2 cups chopped peppers and onions
• 1 1/2 c. chicken broth
• 1/4 c. cornstarch
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 4 tsp. soy sauce
• 6 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. sesame oil
• 1 cup brown rice