Waikiki Meatballs Recipe Recipe

Name: Waikiki Meatballs Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 lb ground beef or turkey; 2/3 c. bread/cracker crumbs; 1/3 c. minced onion; 1 egg; 1-1/2 teas. salt; 1/4 teas. ground ginger; 1/4 c. milk (for meat mixture); 1 T. shortening; 2 T. cornstarch; 1/2 c. packed brown sugar; 1-14 oz. can pineapple chunks in syrup, drained (reserve syrup for sauce); 1/3 c. vinegar; 1 T. soy sauce; 1/3 c. green bell pepper, chopped (though I use the whole pepper for color)

Servings: persons

1-1/2 lb ground beef or turkey
2/3 c. bread/cracker crumbs
1/3 c. minced onion
1 egg
1-1/2 teas. salt
1/4 teas. ground ginger
1/4 c. milk (for meat mixture)
1 T. shortening
2 T. cornstarch
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1-14 oz. can pineapple chunks in syrup, drained (reserve syrup for sauce)
1/3 c. vinegar
1 T. soy sauce
1/3 c. green bell pepper, chopped (though I use the whole pepper for color)

1
Mix meat, crumbs, onion, egg, salt, ginger, and milk.
2
Shape into 1-inch balls.
3
Melt shortening in skillet over medium heat, then brown and cook meatballs in batches.
4
Remove meat and keep warm; pour off fat from skillet.
5
Mix cornstarch and brown sugar; set aside.
6
Stir into the skillet the reserved pineapple syrup, vinegar, and soy sauce until smooth over medium heat.
7
Add the cornstarch mixture and cook, stirring until boiling; gently boil for one minute to allow sauce to thicken.
8
Add meatballs, pineapple, and chopped green pepper; heat through.
9
Serve with steamed brown or white rice and green salad.
10
Enjoy!

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 lb ground beef or turkey, 2/3 c. bread/cracker crumbs, 1/3 c. minced onion, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Waikiki Meatballs Recipe 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.

Waikiki Meatballs Recipe

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