hawaiian meat balls
Delicious Hawaiian meatballs that can be served as an appetizer or main dish.
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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
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Step 1In a mixing bowl combine ground chuck, egg, bread crumbs, milk, salt and nutmeg. Shape into 3/4 inch balls (about 60).
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Step 2Preheat 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.
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Step 3Add cornstarch, bouillon cube and soy sauce to meat drippings. Heat and stir over medium heat for 1 or 2 minutes or until mixture thickens.
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Step 4Add reserved pineapple juice and vinegar. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low.
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Step 5Add meat balls, pineapple and mandarin oranges. Heat covered, over low heat for 10 minutes.
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Step 6Serve 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
Category:
Meat Appetizers
Ingredient:
Beef
Culture:
Hawaiian/Polynesian
Method:
Stove Top
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