Description
Hawaiian meatballs are a flavorful fusion of sweet and savory, delivering a taste of paradise in every bite. These tender meatballs, packed with juicy pineapple and seasoned ground meat, are glazed with rich teriyaki sauce for an irresistible dish that’s perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings. Quick to prepare and beautifully satisfying, these meatballs will transport your taste buds straight to the tropics!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (drained if canned)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 cup teriyaki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, panko breadcrumbs, pineapple chunks, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Mix gently until combined.
- Roll mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs (about two tablespoons each) and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- While baking, heat teriyaki sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat until simmering.
- Serve meatballs drizzled with warm teriyaki sauce and topped with toasted sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg