Waikiki Meatballs

Waikiki Meatballs

Beef meatballs flavored with ground ginger, simmered in a sweet pineapple sauce.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef
  • 2/3 cup crushed saltine cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cup minced onion
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks – drained, with juice reserved
  • 1/3 cup white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper

Directions

Step 1
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, cracker crumbs, onion, egg, milk, ginger and salt. Shape mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls into meatballs.

Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place meatballs in skillet and cook until evenly brown, and meat is no longer pink. Drain excess fat.

Step 3
In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, brown sugar, reserved pineapple juice, vinegar and soy sauce. Mix until smooth, then pour into the skillet with meatballs. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils, about 5 minutes. Stir in the green pepper and pineapple chunks. Heat through.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

442
Calories
22g
Fat
40g
Carbs
22g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 442
% Daily Value *
Total Fat22g 28%
Saturated Fat8g 39%
Cholesterol102mg 34%
Sodium516mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate40g 14%
Dietary Fiber1g 4%
Total Sugars29g
Protein22g
Vitamin C13mg 67%
Calcium59mg 5%
Iron3mg 17%
Potassium426mg 9%

*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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