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Hawaiian Luau Meatballs

Hawaiian Luau Meatballs

Ingredients:19
Servings:6

By Angie McGowanPublished 08/06/2012

Hawaiian Luau Meatballs

Ingredients:19
Servings:6

Say "Aloha" to our Hawaiian Luau Meatballs that are simmered in a pineapple-infused sauce and ready in only 55 minutes.

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Hawaiian Luau Meatballs

Prep time:35 min
Total time:55 min
Ingredients:19
Servings:6

Hawaiian Luau Meatballs

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Ingredient

Meatballs

1 1/2 lb ground pork
1 large onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
1/4 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
1 egg
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
1 clove garlic, finely chopped

Sauce

1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped green bell pepper
3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 cups fresh or canned pineapple chunks

Instructions

Step 1
Heat oven to 400°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray or line with cooking parchment paper.

Step 2
In large bowl, mix all meatball ingredients. Shape mixture by 2 tablespoonfuls into balls. Place on cookie sheet.

Step 3
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown on outside and no longer pink in center.

Step 4
Meanwhile, in large saucepan, stir together broth, brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, 1 teaspoon gingerroot and 1 garlic clove. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. In small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Add cornstarch mixture to simmering sauce; stir well.

Step 5
In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook bell peppers in oil 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Reduce heat to low. Add pineapple; cook 3 to 4 minutes longer or until pineapple is starting to cook around the edges.

Step 6
Add bell pepper, pineapple and meatballs to sauce in saucepan. Simmer 15 to 20 minutes until meatballs are coated with sauce and mixture is thoroughly heated.

Step 7
Serve meatballs, sauce and vegetables over cooked rice, or serve with toothpicks.

Recipe Tips

This recipe serves 4 to 6 for a main dish, but more if serving as an appetizer.
Meatballs and sauce can be heated in a slow cooker on Low heat setting about 1 hour. For a party, it’s handy to keep the meatballs warm in the slow cooker.
Ground turkey may be substituted for the ground pork.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition facts are not available for this recipe