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Hawaiian Meatballs

Hawaiian meatballs are the PERFECT main course for your dinner! You don't want to miss out on these! They are drenched in the most delicious sauce and packed with flavor.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 544 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American , Hawaiian

Ingredients

Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup onion, diced
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
Sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
  • 20 oz canned pineapple chunks (keep the juice!)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vinegar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups sweet peppers, cut in chunks (red, orange, yellow- any combination)
  • Green Onion, for garnish
  • rice for serving

Instructions

Meatballs
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  1. Pre-heat oven to broil. Line a large baking sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine all the meatball ingredients and mix until incorporated. Form into tablespoon sized meatballs and place them on the the prepared pan. You should get about 20 meatballs total.
  3. Place in the oven on broil for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, set the oven to bake at 375°F. Bake the meatballs for an additional 10 minutes, or until cooked through.
Sauce
  1. While the meatballs are baking, heat a large pot over medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, and the chopped bell peppers. Stir to cook and soften the peppers for about 3 minutes. Remove from the pot and set aside.
  2. In the same pot over medium high heat, add the chicken broth and the juice of the canned pineapple, about 1 cup. Reserve the pineapple chunks for later.
  3. Add the soy sauce, vinegar, and brown sugar. Whisk to combine and simmer for 3 minutes.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the water and cornstarch. Whisk until the cornstarch is dissolved. Pour into the pot and stir. Allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes while stirring occasionally so the bottom doesn't burn. Cook until sauce is thickened.
  5. Add the cooked meatballs, cooked peppers, and pineapple chunks. Stir and warm all the ingredients together for about 3 minutes.
  6. Serve with rice and chopped green onions for garnish.

Notes

  • Feel free to use any vegetables you would like!

Nutrition Information

Calories 544kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 66g (22%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 97mg (32%) Sodium 1086mg (45%) Potassium 638mg (18%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 52g (104%) Vitamin A 1971IU (39%) Vitamin C 89mg (99%) Calcium 90mg (9%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 544

% Daily Value*

Calories 544kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 66g 22%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 97mg 32%
Sodium 1086mg 45%
Potassium 638mg 14%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 52g 104%
Vitamin A 1971IU 39%
Vitamin C 89mg 99%
Calcium 90mg 9%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.