Description
Hawaiian meatballs are a tropical delight that combine juicy ground beef with sweet pineapple, creating an irresistible dish perfect for any gathering. Bursting with flavor and easy to prepare, these meatballs can be served as an appetizer or alongside rice for a complete meal that whisks you away to a sunny beach. With vibrant colors and mouthwatering taste, they’ll have your guests coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
- Ground beef
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Pineapple chunks
- Green onions
- Teriyaki sauce
- Egg
- Pineapple juice
- Soy sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and spritz a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, drained pineapple chunks, chopped green onions, teriyaki sauce, and egg; mix until well combined.
- Shape into tablespoon-sized meatballs and place in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown, ensuring an internal temperature of at least 160°F (71°C).
- In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together pineapple juice and soy sauce until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Drizzle the sauce over the baked meatballs before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (30g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg