Hawaiian Meatballs
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5.0
69 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
372 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer, Dinner
Hawaiian Meatballs
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These Hawaiian meatballs are a sweet and savory dish with tender meatballs in a tangy pineapple sauce and fresh bell peppers.
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Ingredients
Meatballs
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup bread crumbs
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅓ cup finely diced onion
Veggies
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 orange bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water
Sauce
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- ⅓ cup brown sugar packed
- ⅓ cup white vinegar
- 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
- 14 ounces pineapple tidbits 1 can with juices
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Instructions
Meatballs
- Combine ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, garlic powder, and diced onion and mix well. Form into ¾" meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs at 350˚F for 20 minutes.
Sauce
- Whisk garlic, ginger, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce and set aside.
Assembly
- Cut the vegetables into 1-inch chunks, set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook onion with olive oil until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add peppers and cook an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the pineapple with juices, meatballs, and sauce mixture along with ¼ cup water. Simmer 5 minutes to allow flavors to combine.
- Create a slurry with the cornstarch and water and add just enough to thicken as desired. You may not need all of the slurry. Serve over rice.
Notes
- Leftovers Hawaiian meatballs will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days and in the freezer for 2 months.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
372
(19%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
118mg
(39%)
Sodium
373mg
(16%)
Potassium
519mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
1045IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
51.9mg
(58%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
3.5mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 372 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 372 | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 118mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 373mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 519mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1045IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 51.9mg | 58% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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69 reviews
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