hawaiian meat balls

34 Pinches
Hollywood, AL
Updated on Dec 19, 2013

Delicious Hawaiian meatballs that can be served as an appetizer or main dish.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 - 15

Ingredients

  • - 1 lb. ground chuck
  • - 1 egg
  • - 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
  • - 2 tablespoons milk
  • - 1 teaspoon salt
  • - 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • - 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • - 1 beef bouillon cube
  • - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • - 2 - 13-1/2 oz. cans pineapple chunks, drained - reserve liquid
  • - 3/4 cup reserved pineapple liquid
  • - 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • - 1 - 11-oz. can mandarin oranges, drained

How To Make hawaiian meat balls

  • Step 1
    In a mixing bowl combine ground chuck, egg, bread crumbs, milk, salt and nutmeg. Shape into 3/4 inch balls (about 60).
  • Step 2
    Preheat large skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes. Brown meat balls for 5 minutes or until evenly browned. Remove from heat and remove meat balls.
  • Step 3
    Add cornstarch, bouillon cube and soy sauce to meat drippings. Heat and stir over medium heat for 1 or 2 minutes or until mixture thickens.
  • Step 4
    Add reserved pineapple juice and vinegar. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low.
  • Step 5
    Add meat balls, pineapple and mandarin oranges. Heat covered, over low heat for 10 minutes.
  • Step 6
    Serve with rice as a main dish, or use as an appetizer using cocktail picks. Makes 6 main servings or 12 to 15 appetizer servings.

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Category: Beef
Ingredient: Beef
Method: Stove Top

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