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Hawaiian Meatballs

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50 min

Hawaiian Meatballs

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Time

50 min

Serving

4 persons

Calories

336

Rating

4.00★ (42)

Cuisine

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

Ingredients

  • ground beef: 1 pound
  • ground ginger: 0.5 tsp
  • garlic powder: 0.25 tsp
  • ground black pepper: 0.25 tsp
  • pineapple chunks, juice reserved: 1 can (8 ounce can)
  • water: 0.33333 cup (or as needed)
  • brown sugar: 0.25 cup
  • cornstarch: 2 Tbsp
  • white vinegar: 0.25 cup
  • soy sauce: 1 Tbsp
  • green bell pepper: 1 piece (chopped)

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Stages of cooking

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