How to Make Waikiki Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

It's time to take your taste buds on a trip to the tropical paradise of Waikiki with these delicious and flavorful Waikiki Meatballs. This Hawaiian-inspired recipe is bursting with the bold and vibrant flavors of the islands, making it a perfect dish to transport you to a sun-soaked beach in the heart of Waikiki.

These meatballs are a true fusion of sweet and savory, combining the rich and tangy flavors of pineapple, soy sauce, and ginger with the succulent and tender texture of groun...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef
  • ⅔ cup crushed saltine cracker crumbs
  • ⅓ cup minced onion
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks - drained, with juice reserved
  • ⅓ cup white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • ⅓ cup chopped green bell pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, cracker crumbs, onion, egg, milk, ginger and salt. Shape mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls into meatballs.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place meatballs in skillet and cook until evenly brown, and meat is no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
  • In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, brown sugar, reserved pineapple juice, vinegar and soy sauce. Mix until smooth, then pour into the skillet with meatballs. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils, about 5 minutes. Stir in the green pepper and pineapple chunks. Heat through.
  • Nutrition

    442 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 102mg
    • Sodium: 516mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 29g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 59mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 426mg