Hawaiian Meatballs
Description
These Hawaiian meatballs in a sweet-and-sour pineapple sauce with green bell pepper make a delicious main dish when served over white or brown rice.
Ingredients
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1 pound ground beef
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, juice reserved
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1/3 cup water, or as needed
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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1/4 cup white vinegar
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
Directions
1
Make the meatballs: Mix ground beef, ginger, garlic powder, and black pepper together in a large bowl until well combined. Shape into 1 1/2-inch balls.
2
Sauté meatballs in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned, about 10 minutes.
3
While the meatballs are cooking, prepare the sauce: Pour pineapple juice into a liquid measuring cup, and reserve pineapple chunks; add enough water to pineapple juice to make 1 cup. Mix brown sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl.
4
Transfer meatballs to a plate, reserving the pan drippings. Add pineapple juice and brown sugar mixtures to the warm pan drippings. Stir in vinegar and soy sauce and bring to a boil. Cook until sauce thickens, 2 to 3 minutes.
5
Return meatballs to the skillet; add pineapple chunks, and green pepper. Simmer until meatballs are no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).