Description
Hawaiian meatballs are a delicious blend of sweet and savory flavors that will transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise. Made with juicy ground beef, pineapple, and a flavorful soy sauce glaze, these tender bites are perfect for any occasion?from backyard barbecues to cozy family dinners. Easy to prepare and bursting with vibrant flavors, Hawaiian meatballs are sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup pineapple tidbits (drained if canned)
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400?F (200?C) and spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, pineapple tidbits, breadcrumbs, and egg until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs (about 2 tbsp each) and place them on the baking sheet.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce and brown sugar until smooth.
- Bake meatballs for 20 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 160?F (70?C).
- Drizzle meatballs with the sauce mixture and bake for an additional 5 minutes before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg