Hawaiian Meatballs

These Hawaiian meatballs in a sweet-and-sour pineapple sauce with green bell pepper make a delicious main dish when served over white or brown rice.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 336 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, juice reserved
• ¼ cup white vinegar
• ⅓ cup water, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Make the meatballs: Mix ground beef, ginger, garlic powder, and black pepper together in a large bowl until well combined. Shape into 1 1/2-inch balls.

Step 2

Sauté meatballs in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

While the meatballs are cooking, prepare the sauce: Pour pineapple juice into a liquid measuring cup, and reserve pineapple chunks; add enough water to pineapple juice to make 1 cup. Mix brown sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl.

Step 4

Transfer meatballs to a plate, reserving the pan drippings. Add pineapple juice and brown sugar mixtures to the warm pan drippings. Stir in vinegar and soy sauce and bring to a boil. Cook until sauce thickens, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 5

Return meatballs to the skillet; add pineapple chunks, and green pepper. Simmer until meatballs are no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).