hawaiian meat balls

Recipe by
Marjorie Milligan
Hollywood, AL

Delicious Hawaiian meatballs that can be served as an appetizer or main dish.

yield 6 - 15
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For hawaiian meat balls

  • 1 lb. ground chuck
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • 1 beef bouillon cube
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 - 13-1/2 oz. cans pineapple chunks, drained - reserve liquid
  • 3/4 cup reserved pineapple liquid
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 - 11-oz. can mandarin oranges, drained

How To Make hawaiian meat balls

  • 1
    In a mixing bowl combine ground chuck, egg, bread crumbs, milk, salt and nutmeg. Shape into 3/4 inch balls (about 60).
  • 2
    Preheat large skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes. Brown meat balls for 5 minutes or until evenly browned. Remove from heat and remove meat balls.
  • 3
    Add cornstarch, bouillon cube and soy sauce to meat drippings. Heat and stir over medium heat for 1 or 2 minutes or until mixture thickens.
  • 4
    Add reserved pineapple juice and vinegar. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low.
  • 5
    Add meat balls, pineapple and mandarin oranges. Heat covered, over low heat for 10 minutes.
  • 6
    Serve with rice as a main dish, or use as an appetizer using cocktail picks. Makes 6 main servings or 12 to 15 appetizer servings.
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