Hawaiian Meatballs
Enjoy a staycation at home with these sweet, tangy, and aromatic Hawaiian meatballs.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup pineapple crushed
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water cold
- cilantro optional, chopped cilantro
- sesame seeds optional, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and milk. Mix until well combined. Gently roll into 1 1/2 inch balls, making sure to avoid packing the meat too tightly, and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs for 20 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
- In a medium saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, water, crushed pineapple, and vinegar. Bring to a boil.
- Whisk together cornstarch and cold water until the cornstarch is dissolved. Pour into boiling sauce and stir until thickened. Reduce to a simmer.
- Serve meatballs over rice and top with sauce. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and sesame seeds, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 628
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 628kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 124mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 2584mg | 108% |
| Potassium | 710mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 99IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 140mg | 14% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.