Delicious Hawaiian-Style Meatballs

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

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 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.
3. Shape the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through and browned.
5. In a separate saucepan, combine the teriyaki sauce and pineapple chunks. Cook over medium heat until the sauce starts to bubble.
6. 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.
7. Remove the meatballs from the oven and transfer them to a serving dish. Pour the teriyaki sauce over the meatballs, tossing gently to coat.
8. Garnish with white sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
9. Serve the Hawaiian-style meatballs as an appetizer or as a main course over rice. Enjoy!

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