Best 5 Waikiki Style Meatballs Recipes

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Calling all foodies and meatball enthusiasts! Join us on a culinary journey to discover the tantalizing flavors of "Waikiki Style Meatballs," a dish that blends the vibrant spirit of Hawaii with the hearty comfort of Italian cuisine. Get ready to embark on a taste adventure that will transport your palate to the shores of Waikiki, where the aromas of garlic, ginger, and sweet chili dance harmoniously.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

WAIKIKI-STYLE MEATBALLS



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These sweet and sour meatballs are always a hit at parties. My mom sometimes takes shortcuts and uses pre-made meatballs from a bag, which, after spending a few hours in the slow cooker, taste fine. I like these best when they are made completely from scratch! Ground turkey works too, but doesn't hold its shape as well. To turn into a meal, heat rice to serve with the dish. The serving size refers to this dish as a main meal, but when served as an hors d'oeuvre, easily can feed 10 to 13 people. Sometimes I do not add the cornstarch into the sauce, and just allow it to boil for a bit longer, but the cornstarch really does yield the best result.

Provided by Sammie

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 3h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 392.9 calories, Carbohydrate 41.8 g, Cholesterol 100.7 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 22.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 757.1 mg, Sugar 29.8 g

HAWAIIAN MEATBALLS



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Talk about one easy dish that creates an amazing sweet and sour sauce! You can serve over rice for more of a dinner-like option, but I also like to offer them as an appetizer simply served with toothpicks. -Julie Schiefer, Nappanee, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 package (32 ounces) frozen fully cooked homestyle meatballs
2 medium green peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained
Salt and pepper to taste
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice in a 2-cup measuring cup; add enough water to measure 2 cups. In a small saucepan, mix brown sugar, cornstarch, vinegar and juice mixture until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened., In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine meatballs, peppers, drained pineapple and sauce. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meatballs are heated through and peppers are tender., Stir in cherries; cook, covered, on low 15-30 minutes longer or until heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If desired, serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520 calories, Fat 30g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 837mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

WAIKIKI MEATBALLS



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Make and share this Waikiki Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lee-Ann

Categories     Pineapple

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs hamburger
2/3 cup cracker crumb
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1 pinch salt
1/3 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 (13 1/2 ounce) can pineapple (diced,cubed,whatever)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
rice, for guests (I use the 5 minute type)

Steps:

  • Mix together hamburger, cracker crumbs, eggs, milk, salt. (I usually add ketchup, Regular BBQ sauce for added flavour, use what ever you like.)
  • Shape mixture into meatballs and cook in the oven, in a single layer on a cookie sheet with sides, at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes, depending on the size of your meatballs.
  • While the meatballs are cooking, mix together corn starch and brown sugar in a small bowl.
  • Drain the syrup from the pineapple and add to corn starch and brown sugar, stirring really well.
  • Add vinegar and soy sauce.
  • Mix until smooth.
  • Pour mixture into sauce pan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and begins to boil.
  • Reduce heat.
  • While waiting for the meatballs to finish cooking, cook the rice.
  • As soon as the meatballs are cooked, drain them and add them to sauce on stove.
  • Add pineapple.
  • Place rice on plate and cover with the meatballs and sauce.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 599.6, Fat 21.6, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 162.8, Sodium 440.7, Carbohydrate 59.8, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 36.3, Protein 40.1

WAIKIKI MEATBALLS



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Great over rice or as appetizers kept warm in a crock pot. Most kids like these too, because of the sweet-sour sauce.

Provided by keen5

Categories     Meat

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
2/3 cup cracker crumb
1/3 cup minced onion
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon shortening
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
1 (13 1/2 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained (reserve syrup)
1/3 cup vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/3 cup chopped green pepper

Steps:

  • Mix thoroughly beef, crumbs, onion, egg, salt, ginger and milk.
  • Shape mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls into balls.
  • Melt shortening in large skillet; brown and cook meatballs.
  • Remove meatballs; keep warm.
  • Pour fat from skillet.
  • Mix cornstarch and sugar.
  • Stir in reserved pineapple syrup, vinegar and soy sauce until smooth.
  • Pour into skillet; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils.
  • Boil and stir 1 minute.
  • Add meatballs, pineapple tidbits and green pepper; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.3, Fat 35.5, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 32.4, Sodium 773.2, Carbohydrate 33.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 25.2, Protein 2.6

WAIKIKI MEATBALLS



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Beef meatballs flavored with ground ginger, simmered in a sweet pineapple sauce.

Provided by CMAYBELL

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 441.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.6 g, Cholesterol 101.5 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 515.8 mg, Sugar 29.4 g

Tips:

  • Use a combination of ground meats. This will give your meatballs a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include ground beef, ground pork, and ground lamb.
  • Don't overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing will make the meatballs tough. Just mix until the ingredients are combined.
  • Wet your hands before rolling the meatballs. This will help prevent the meat from sticking to your hands.
  • Cook the meatballs over medium heat. This will help prevent them from burning on the outside while remaining raw on the inside.
  • Use a meat thermometer to make sure the meatballs are cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Conclusion:

Waikiki-style meatballs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like them sweet, savory, or spicy, there is a Waikiki-style meatball recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a tasty and satisfying dish, give Waikiki-style meatballs a try!

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