These Hawaiian meatballs are a sweet and savory dish with tender meatballs in a tangy pineapple sauce and fresh bell peppers.
Ingredients :
2 pounds lean ground beef
2 large eggs
¾ cup bread crumbs
½ teaspoon garlic powder
⅓ cup finely diced onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion
1 red bell pepper
1 orange bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
⅓ cup brown sugar packed
⅓ cup white vinegar
1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
14 ounces pineapple tidbits 1 can with juices
Directions :
Combine ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, garlic powder, and diced onion and mix well. Form into ¾" meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
Bake meatballs at 350˚F for 20 minutes.
Whisk garlic, ginger, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce and set aside.
Cut the vegetables into 1-inch chunks, set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook onion with olive oil until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add peppers and cook an additional 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the pineapple with juices, meatballs, and sauce mixture along with ¼ cup water. Simmer 5 minutes to allow flavors to combine.
Create a slurry with the cornstarch and water and add just enough to thicken as desired. You may not need all of the slurry. Serve over rice.
