Since we enjoy a Mediterranean diet most of the time, these sweet and sour Hawaiian meatballs occasionally add a nice variety to our menu. Serving this meatball dish is a quick way to put a smile on your family’s faces. It’s a very simple dish they will surely love.
Sweet Hawaiian Meatballs Recipe
Print RecipeIngredients
- 1 1/2 pounds of ground beef
- 1/3 cup of dry bread crumbs
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 cup of evaporated milk, whole milk or light cream
- 1 16-ounce can of pineapple chunks
- 1 cup of diced bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
- 1/4 cup of brown sugar
- 1/4 cup o vinegar
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
Instructions
- Combine hamburger, bread crumbs, onion, salt, pepper, and evaporated milk. Shape into balls and bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes.
- Drain pineapple; reserve juice. Dice peppers and set aside.
- Combine cornstarch, brown sugar, vinegar, pineapple juice, and soy sauce in a large saucepan. Cook over low heat, constinuously stirring, until thick and clear.
- Add meatballs, pineapple and bell peppers; stir to combine. Turn the heat to low and simmer until the peppers are crisp-tender. Serve with boiled white rice.
