Waikiki Meatballs

Waikiki Meatballs
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    45 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    1.6K

Transport your taste buds to the tropics with these savory beef meatballs, delicately spiced with ginger and simmered in a luscious, sweet, and tangy pineapple sauce. A delightful combination of sweet and savory that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a luau-themed party.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    40 g
  • Cholesterol
    102 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    22 g
  • Saturated Fat
    8 g
  • Sodium
    516 mg
  • Sugar
    29 g
  • Fat
    22 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Image Step 01
01 Step

Recipe View In a large bowl, gently combine the ground beef, cracker crumbs, minced onion, egg, milk, ground ginger, and salt. Avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender. Shape the mixture into rounded tablespoon-sized meatballs. (Prep time: 15 minutes)

Image Step 02
02 Step

Recipe View Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Carefully place the meatballs in the skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Cook, turning occasionally, until evenly browned on all sides and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C). Drain any excess fat from the skillet. (Cook time: 15-20 minutes)

Image Step 03
03 Step

Recipe View In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, brown sugar, reserved pineapple juice, white vinegar, and soy sauce until smooth, ensuring no lumps remain. Pour this mixture into the skillet with the cooked meatballs. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and comes to a gentle boil, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chopped green bell pepper and drained pineapple chunks. Heat through until warmed. (Simmer time: 10 minutes)

For a richer flavor, consider browning the meatballs in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Adjust the sweetness of the sauce to your preference by adding more or less brown sugar.
Serve over cooked rice or noodles for a complete and satisfying meal.
Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions for an added touch of elegance.
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 534 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Khalid Buckridge

    I added a little bit of chili garlic sauce for some heat, and it was amazing!

  • River Koch

    These meatballs were a huge hit! The sauce was perfectly balanced, and everyone loved the pineapple.

  • Garry Wolf

    Easy to follow recipe and delicious results. My kids devoured them!

  • Paige Nader

    I made this for a potluck, and they were gone in minutes. I'll definitely be making these again.

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