Hawaiian Meatballs
Ingredients:
For the Meatballs:
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce:
1 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
For Serving:
Cooked rice
Chopped green onions (optional)
Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and browned on the outside.
While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine the pineapple juice, ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, ground ginger, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
In a small bowl, whisk together the water and cornstarch until smooth. Gradually stir the cornstarch mixture into the simmering sauce. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Once the meatballs are done baking, transfer them to a serving dish. Pour the sauce over the meatballs, tossing gently to coat.
Serve the Hawaiian meatballs over cooked rice, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Enjoy your delicious Hawaiian meatballs!