Description
Hawaiian Meatballs are a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors that transport you straight to the tropics. These juicy meatballs, made with ground beef or turkey, are enveloped in a luscious pineapple soy glaze, making them perfect for appetizers or as a main dish. Easy to prepare, they will impress your guests and elevate any meal into a festive occasion. Serve them over rice or with toothpicks for convenient snacking at gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup sweet soy sauce (or teriyaki sauce)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, pineapple juice, chopped green onions, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through; broil for an extra minute if desired.
- While baking, simmer the sweet soy sauce, pineapple chunks, rice vinegar, and garlic powder in a saucepan until combined.
- Toss the baked meatballs in the sauce until fully coated before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg