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Hawaiian Meatball Recipe

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • - 1 pound ground beef or turkey
  • - 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • - 1/2 cup crushed pineapple drained
  • - 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • - 1/4 cup finely chopped bell pepper
  • - 1 egg
  • - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • - 1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
  • - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • - 1 teaspoon ginger powder
  • - Salt and pepper to taste
  • - 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce for glazing
  • - Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cooking Instructions:
  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, crushed pineapple, green onions, bell pepper, egg, soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, garlic powder, ginger powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  • Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart.
  • Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until they're cooked through and slightly browned on the outside.
  • While the meatballs are baking, heat the additional teriyaki sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat until warmed through. Once the meatballs are done, drizzle the sauce over them or toss them in the sauce to coat.
  • Remove the meatballs from the oven, garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley, and serve warm.
  • For an extra touch, consider adding chopped pineapple or sesame seeds as a garnish. You can also serve these meatballs with a side of steamed rice or a fresh salad to balance the flavors.
  • If you're making them ahead of time, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat before serving. Enjoy the taste of Hawaii right from your kitchen!