Hawaiian Meatballs

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Hawaiian-style meatballs with pineapple chunks and green bell pepper in a sweet, somewhat tangy sauce.

Submitted by Jennifer Murray
Updated on September 21, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Meatballs:

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger

  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Sauce:

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

  • ⅓ cup water, or as needed

  • ¼ cup brown sugar

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

  • ¼ cup white vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped

Directions

  1. Make the meatballs: 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. While the meatballs are cooking, prepare the sauce: Pour pineapple juice into a liquid measuring cup, and reserve pineapple chunks; add enough water to pineapple juice to make 1 cup. Mix brown sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl.

  4. Transfer meatballs to a plate, reserving the pan drippings. Add pineapple juice and brown sugar mixtures to the warm 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. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

336 Calories
17g Fat
28g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 336
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 21%
Saturated Fat 7g 33%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 279mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 22g
Protein 19g 38%
Vitamin C 29mg 33%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 327mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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