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Waikiki Meatballs

Waikiki Meatballs

Cost $15, save $20

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 25 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Meat

    • 🥩 1 ½ pounds ground beef

  • Dry Ingredients

    • ⅔ cup crushed saltine cracker crumbs
    • 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
    • ½ cup packed brown sugar

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 ⅓ cup minced onion
    • ⅓ cup chopped green bell pepper

  • Liquids

    • 🥚 1 egg
    • 🥛 ¼ cup milk
    • 🍍 1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks - drained, with juice reserved
    • ⅓ cup white vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil

STEPS

1

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, cracker crumbs, onion, egg, milk, ginger, and salt. Shape mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls into meatballs.

2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place meatballs in skillet and cook until evenly browned, and meat is no longer pink. Drain excess fat.

3

In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, brown sugar, reserved pineapple juice, vinegar, and soy sauce. Mix until smooth, then pour into the skillet with meatballs.

4

Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils, about 5 minutes. Stir in the green bell pepper and pineapple chunks. Heat through.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

442

Calories

  • 22
    Protein
  • 40
    Carbs
  • 22
    Fats

💡 Use fresh pineapple chunks if canned ones are unavailable but ensure to have some juice for the sauce.Form meatballs uniformly to ensure even cooking.Serve with plain steamed rice or noodles to balance the sweetness of the sauce.