Waikiki Meatballs

Name: Waikiki Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds ground beef; 0.66666698455811 cup crushed saltine cracker crumbs; 0.33333298563957 cup minced onion; 1 egg; 0.25 cup milk; 1.5 teaspoons ground ginger; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 0.5 cup packed brown sugar; 1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks - drained, with juice reserved; 0.33333298563957 cup white vinegar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 0.33333298563957 cup chopped green bell pepper

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Beef meatballs flavored with ground ginger, simmered in a sweet pineapple sauce.

Recipe by Cathy

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

1 ½ pounds ground beef
⅔ cup crushed saltine cracker crumbs
⅓ cup minced onion
1 egg
¼ cup milk
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons cornstarch
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks - drained, with juice reserved
⅓ cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
⅓ cup chopped green bell pepper

Directions

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, cracker crumbs, onion, egg, milk, ginger and salt. Shape mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls into meatballs.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place meatballs in skillet and cook until evenly brown, and meat is no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
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. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils, about 5 minutes. Stir in the green pepper and pineapple chunks. Heat through.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

442	Calories
22g	Fat
40g	Carbs
22g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 442
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g	28%
Saturated Fat 8g	39%
Cholesterol 102mg	34%
Sodium 516mg	22%
Total Carbohydrate 40g	14%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 29g
Protein 22g
Vitamin C 13mg	67%
Calcium 59mg	5%
Iron 3mg	17%
Potassium 426mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.