Prepare your taste buds for a burst of tropical flavors with these mouthwatering Hawaiian-style meatballs. Made with juicy ground beef, pineapple, and a savory teriyaki glaze, these meatballs are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. They are great for parties, potlucks, or as a main course served over rice. With a preparation time of just 30 minutes, you can easily whip up this delicious recipe any day of the week. Bring a taste of the islands to your dinner table with this irresistible dish.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pineapple
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- White sesame seeds, for garnish
- Sliced green onions, for garnish
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, diced onion, finely chopped pineapple, cilantro, minced garlic, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through and browned.
- In a separate saucepan, combine the teriyaki sauce and pineapple chunks. Cook over medium heat until the sauce starts to bubble.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Add the slurry to the saucepan and stir until the sauce thickens.
- Remove the meatballs from the oven and transfer them to a serving dish. Pour the teriyaki sauce over the meatballs, tossing gently to coat.
- Garnish with white sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
- Serve the Hawaiian-style meatballs as an appetizer or as a main course over rice. Enjoy!
