Waikiki-Style Meatballs
Ingredients List
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1 ½ pounds ground beef
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⅔ cup crushed saltine cracker crumbs
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⅓ cup minced onion
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1 egg
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¼ cup milk
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1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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½ cup packed brown sugar
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1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks - drained, with juice reserved
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⅓ cup white vinegar
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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⅓ cup chopped green bell pepper
Instructions
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In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, cracker crumbs, onion, egg, milk, ginger, and salt. Shape the mixture into meatballs using a tablespoon.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown and no longer pink in the center. Drain any excess fat.
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In a separate small bowl, whisk together cornstarch, brown sugar, reserved pineapple juice, vinegar, and soy sauce until smooth. Pour this mixture over the meatballs in the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until it thickens and begins to boil, about 5 minutes. Stir in the green pepper and pineapple chunks. Heat until warmed through.
Nutritional Information (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 | 43% |
| Vitamin C 13mg | 15% |
| 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.
Evaluation :
5/5