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

Waikiki-style meatballs are a delicious and flavorful dish that brings the flavors of the Hawaiian island of Waikiki right to your dinner table. These meatballs are made with a combination of ground pork and ground beef, creating a moist and tender texture that is complemented by a sweet and tangy pineapple glaze.

One of the key ingredients in Waikiki-style meatballs is pineapple, which adds a tropical and refreshing twist to this classic dish. The pineapple glaze is made with a combi...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef
  • ⅔ cup plain breadcrumbs
  • ⅓ cup minced onion
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks, juice reserved
  • ⅓ cup vinegar
  • ⅓ cup chopped green bell pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Thoroughly mix the ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, milk, egg, and salt together in a bowl. Roll the mixture into balls and arrange onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the meatballs are browned on the bottom, about 25 minutes. Transfer to a slow cooker.
  • Stir the cornstarch and brown sugar together in the bottom of a saucepan and place over low heat. Add the reserved pineapple juice and vinegar; stir until smooth. Bring the mixture to a boil for 1 full minute before removing from heat; pour over the meatballs in the slow cooker.
  • Add the pineapple chunks and green bell pepper to the slow cooker.
  • Cook the mixture in the slow cooker on Low until the flavors are thoroughly combined, 3 to 4 hours.
  • Nutrition

    393 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 101mg
    • Sodium: 757mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 30g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 76mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 421mg