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Savory meatball and vegetable stew in a yellow skillet, gluten-free comfort food.

Hawaiian Meatballs

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine hawaiian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 349 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 3 tablespoons onion minced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8-ounce can pineapple chunks in juice
  • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 1/3 cup rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 medium green bell pepper roughly chopped
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, ginger, eggs, milk, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
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  • Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
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  • In a saucepan, combine pineapple juice (drained from the chunks), brown sugar, honey, red pepper flakes, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. Heat over medium until boiling.
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  • Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Gradually whisk the slurry into the boiling sauce. Add peppers and allow the sauce to thicken.
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  • Add pineapple chunks to the sauce. Return to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute. Add baked meatballs to the sauce, stirring to coat.
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  • Serve hot with sesame seeds sprinkled on top.
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Nutrition

Calories: 349kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 22gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 809mgFiber: 2g
Keyword Hawaiian Meatballs
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