Hawaiian Meatballs

Prep Time: 30 Minutes

Cook Time: 5 Minutes

Ready In: 35 Minutes

Servings: 8

Meatballs flavored with pineapple and fresh ginger in an orange Teriyaki sauce. I prefer to substitute ground pork for the chicken. For the meat loaf version check out the recipe for Glazed Hawaiian Meat Loaf. Recipe from Sam Choy's Island Flavors .

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef

1/2 lb ground chicken

1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs, toasted

1 (8 1/4 ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped celery

2 eggs

1/4 cup milk

1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce

1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger

salt & fresh ground pepper

1 tablespoon cornstarch

2 tablespoons water

1/2 cup reduced sodium soy sauce

1/2 orange, juice of

1/4 cup mirin (japanese sweet rice wine)

1/4 cup water

2 tablespoons brown sugar

3/4 teaspoon minced fresh garlic

3/4 teaspoon minced fresh ginger

2 tablespoons thin sliced scallions

Directions:

1. Meatballs: Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine meat ball ingredients and shape into meat balls.
3. Bake 30 minutes or more depending on size.
4. Simmer in the sauce for 5 minutes before serving.
5. Sprinkle with scallions.
6. Sauce: Combine cornstarch and water.
7. Add remaining ingredients to a small sauce pan and bring to a boil.
8. Add the cornstarch mixture and stir until thickened.

By RecipeOfHealth.com