Polynesian Meatballs Recipe

Name: Polynesian Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef; 1 c. oatmeal (whole oats); 1/4 c. minced onion; salt and pepper to taste; 1 egg; 3/4 c. chopped green pepper; 1/2 c. chopped carrots; 1 (16 oz.) can pineapple chunks; 1 pt. cherry tomatoes; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 Tbsp. cooking oil; 1/2 c. sugar; 1/2 c. red wine vinegar; 2 Tbsp. soy sauce; 2 tsp. instant chicken bouillon granules; 4 Tbsp. cornstarch; hot, cooked rice

Servings: persons

1 lb. ground beef
1 c. oatmeal (whole oats)
1/4 c. minced onion
salt and pepper to taste
1 egg
3/4 c. chopped green pepper
1/2 c. chopped carrots
1 (16 oz.) can pineapple chunks
1 pt. cherry tomatoes
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. cooking oil
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 tsp. instant chicken bouillon granules
4 Tbsp. cornstarch
hot, cooked rice

1
Make meatballs:
2
Combine egg, oats, salt, pepper, meat and minced onion.
3
Mix thoroughly.
4
Form into 1-inch balls.
5
Brown meatballs on all sides until no pink shows in center.
6
Combine peppers, carrots and garlic; cook in oil until tender.
7
Add sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, bouillon, pineapple (include juice) and 2 cups water.
8
Add tomatoes.
9
Bring to a rapid boil for 1 minute.
10
Mix cornstarch in 1/4 cup cold water and stir into hot mixture until thick and bubbly.
11
Just before serving, add cooked meatballs to sauce and stir.
12
Serve over rice.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. ground beef, 1 c. oatmeal (whole oats), 1/4 c. minced onion, salt and pepper to taste, and more.

Yes, Polynesian 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.

Polynesian Meatballs

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