Aloha Meatballs Food

HAWAIIAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Pour milk over bread, soften 5 minute.
• Break up bread with fork then beat in egg.
• Add bread mixture, onion, garlic, salt and pepper to ground beef and mix. Shape into balls and brown in oil on med-high heat. (about 5-7 min.).
• Remove meatballs and set aside.
• In pan drippings saute celery, onion and green pepper until softened but not mushy.
• Stir in pineapple (w/ syrup), chicken broth, vinegar, brown sugar and ginger.
• In small bowl combine cornstarch and soy sauce. Stir into skillet and bring to a simmer.
• Return meatballs to skillet and simmer 20 minute or until sauce thickens.
• Serve over rice.

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the brown sugar, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce and 2 cups of the pineapple juice. Bring to a boil.
• Make a slurry by mixing the cornstarch into the remaining 1/4 cup pineapple juice, whisking to get out all the lumps. Whisk the slurry into the skillet and add the All-Purpose Meatballs. Bring to a simmer and add the sriracha. Cover and cook until the sauce is thickened and the meatballs are heated through, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the pineapple chunks.
• Serve over steamed rice, garnished with green onions.
• To make the meatballs, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, cream, parsley, mustard, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Mix together well with your hands. Scoop out 1-tablespoon portions and roll them into balls with your hands. Place the meatballs onto parchment-lined baking sheets and put the baking sheets in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes for the meatballs to firm up.
• To brown the meatballs, heat the olive oil in a heavy pot or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. Cook, turning the meatballs to make sure they brown all over, 5 to 7 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
• Freezer instructions: Put the cooked meatballs in a single layer on baking sheets and put into the freezer. When frozen, divide them into freezer bags, 25 per bag, and return them to the freezer. Yield: 125 meatballs.

HAWAIIAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Mix together ground beef, ginger, garlic powder, and pepper until well combined. Form into 1 1/2-inch meatballs.
• Saute meatballs in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until browned, about 10 minutes. Remove meatballs to a plate, reserving the pan drippings.
• While the meatballs are cooking, pour juice from the canned pineapple into a liquid measuring cup and add enough water to make 1 cup. Mix brown sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl.
• Add pineapple juice and brown sugar mixtures to the warm pan drippings. Add vinegar and soy sauce and bring to a boil. Cook until sauce thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Add meatballs, pineapple chunks, and green pepper. Simmer until meatballs are no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes.

HAWAIIAN MEATBALLS

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.

HAWAIIAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Mix pork, panko, onion, cilantro, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Form into 12 balls. Chill 1 hour or up to overnight.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add meatballs; cook turning occasionally until browned all over, about 7 minutes. Remove meatballs.
• Clean out skillet, return to medium-high. In a small bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, vinegar, cornstarch, and cayenne. Add to skillet; bring to a gentle boil. Return meatballs to pot, cook, turning a few times, until sauce is reduced and meatballs are cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add pineapple chunks; toss to coat. Serve with cilantro and serrano pepper.

WAIKIKI MEATBALLS

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.

KITTENCAL'S ITALIAN MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.
• Shape into small meatballs (at this point you can place on a jelly-roll/baking sheet and freeze to use later, or cover with plastic wrap refrigerate up to 24 hours before using).
• Drop the meatballs into simmering pasta sauce, do not stir for at least 20 minutes or you will risk breaking the meatballs.
• Continue cooking in the simmering sauce for another 20 minutes (depending on how fast your sauce is simmering 40 minutes total should fully cook the meatballs).
• After the 40 minutes cooking time continue cooking your sauce with the meatballs in for as long as desired.
• **note** you may also bake the meatballs at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes or until cooked through.

SWEET & SOUR HAWAIIAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Combine the first four ingredients, mix well, but lightly.
• Shape into meatballs--about 36 (may be frozen at this point and thawed as needed).
• Roll meat ball in flour and brown in the shortening.
• Place in a casserole dish and cover with the sweet and sour sauce.
• SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE.
• Drain pineapple (set aside)- reserve juice.
• Add water to the juice to make 1 cup liquid.
• In a pot over medium heat, blend cornstarch in the juice, then add vinegar, lemon juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce, cook until clear.
• Add the pineapple, green pepper, and pimento.
• Pour over the meatballs and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.

ALOHA MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Combine the meatball ingredients in a medium bowl, and mix thoroughly.
• Coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
• Shape meatballs, and place on the baking sheet.
• Bake at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes, or until thoroughly cooked.
• Transfer the meatballs to serving dish and keep warm.
• Combine the sauce ingredientts in a small saucepan, and stir until the cornstarch is dissolved.
• Place over medium heat, and cook and stir until the mixture comes to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to low, and cook and stir for another minute, or until the mixture thickens slightly.
• Pour the sauce over the meatballs, toss to mix and serve.

MAKE IT A LUAU MEATBALLS (CROCK POT)

Steps:

• Line crock pot wtih a plastic liner, if desired.
• Add all ingredients to the pot, stirring together.
• Cover with lid.
• Cook on LOW 7-8 hours, HIGH 3-4 hours.
• NOTE: We serve this over steamed white rice for family dinner.