Hawaiian Sweet-And-Sour Meatballs Recipe

Name: Hawaiian Sweet-And-Sour Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Meatballs; 1 1/2 lbs beef, Ground; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 1 onion, minced; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 garlic clove, minced; Sauce; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks; 1 green pepper, bite sized chunks; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 4 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 1/4 cups pineapple juice; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1/3 cup water; 3 tablespoons vinegar

Servings: persons

Meatballs
1 1/2 lbs beef, Ground
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 onion, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
Sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
1 green pepper, bite sized chunks
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
4 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/4 cups pineapple juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/3 cup water
3 tablespoons vinegar

1
Blend together beef, eggs, 1 t cornstarch, onion, pepper, nutmeg, salt, and garlic.
2
Form into 1-inch balls.
3
Heat oil in skillet; brown meatballs on all sides, or bake in oven until browned.
4
In large saucepan add remaining cornstarch, soy sauce, vinegar, water, and brown sugar to pineapple juice.
5
Cook until thickened; stir constantly.
6
Add meatballs, fruit, and peppers.
7
Cook 5 minutes or until fruit is well heated.
8
For OAMC: make meatballs as directed and flash freeze. Transfer to a ziploc bag, label and put back into freezer. To serve prepare sauce as directed and add defrosted meatballs and heat through.

820

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meatballs, 1 1/2 lbs beef, Ground, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Hawaiian Sweet-And-Sour Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Hawaiian Sweet-And-Sour Meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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