Description
Hawaiian Meatballs are a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors, transporting your taste buds to a tropical paradise. These tender meatballs, glazed in a luscious pineapple sauce, are perfect for entertaining or enjoying a cozy dinner at home. With their vibrant presentation and mouthwatering taste, they are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup fresh pineapple juice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, egg, pineapple juice, soy sauce, and garlic powder until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- While baking, prepare the sauce by combining pineapple chunks, brown sugar, garlic powder, and additional pineapple juice in a saucepan over medium heat; stir until thickened.
- Toss the baked meatballs in the sauce until well-coated before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg