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Hawaiian Meatballs

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  • 30 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $8.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Meat

    • 🥩 1 pound ground beef

  • Spices & Seasonings

    • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
    • ÂĽ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ÂĽ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • Canned Goods

    • 🍍 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, juice reserved

  • Liquids

    • đź’§ â…“ cup water, or as needed
    • ÂĽ cup white vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • Other

    • đźź« ÂĽ cup brown sugar
    • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
    • 1 green bell pepper, chopped

STEPS

1

Mix ground beef, ginger, garlic powder, and black pepper together in a large bowl until well combined. Shape into 1 1/2-inch balls.

2

Sauté meatballs in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned, about 10 minutes.

3

Prepare the sauce by combining pineapple juice with enough water to make 1 cup. Mix brown sugar and cornstarch in a separate bowl.

4

Transfer meatballs to a plate, reserving the pan drippings. Add pineapple juice and brown sugar mixture to the pan drippings, stir in vinegar and soy sauce, and bring to a boil. Cook until sauce thickens, 2 to 3 minutes.

5

Return meatballs to the skillet; add pineapple chunks and green pepper. Simmer until meatballs are no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

336

Calories

  • 19g
    Protein
  • 28g
    Carbs
  • 17g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

For extra flavor, let the meatballs rest in the sauce for a few minutes before serving.Serve with steamed rice to balance the sweetness of the dish.Adjust the sugar and vinegar in the sauce to taste for more or less sweetness and tanginess.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.