Pineapple Appetizer Meatballs Recipes

PINEAPPLE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
• First, make the meatballs: combine all meatball ingredients (there's 7, beef to garlic powder) in a bowl and mix well; shape into 1-inch balls.
• Brown them in a nonstick frying pan (I do it in 3 batches) until browned all over; drain on paper towel then place in a large ungreased casserole dish.
• To make sauce, combine brown sugar and cornstarch in a large saucepan, then whisk in the 1-3/4 cup pineapple juice/water combination until mixture is smooth.
• Add vinegar, soy sauce and worcestershire sauce; stir.
• Simmer, uncovered, on medium-low heat for about 8 minutes, or until thickened.
• Pour sauce over meatballs and add pineapple tidbits; stir gently to combine until meatballs are coated with sauce.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
• If you want a lot, this recipe doubles well.

PINEAPPLE APPETIZER MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Place pineapple and 2 tablespoons juice in a large bowl (set the remaining juice aside for glaze). Add the egg, bread crumbs and pepper to pineapple. Crumble sausage and beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls. , Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 12-15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, combine glaze ingredients and reserved pineapple juice. Add meatballs. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 5-10 minutes or until heated through.

PINEAPPLE APPETIZER MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Mix grated ginger into ground beef and form into meatballs.
• Cook in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add pineapple chunks, onion, and bell pepper. Continue to cook until meatballs are no longer pink in the centers and vegetables are hot but not soft, 4 to 6 minutes more.
• Pour reserved pineapple juice into a large measuring cup. Add enough canned pineapple juice to measure 1 1/2 cups. Bring to a simmer in a small saucepan. Add cornstarch, 1 teaspoon at a time, to ensure it doesn't thicken too much. Cook until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Pour pineapple sauce over the meatballs.

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS WITH PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. , In a large skillet, brown meatballs in oil, turning often. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside; drain., To the skillet, add the pineapple, green peppers, sugar, vinegar, oil and soy sauce. Cover and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Return meatballs to skillet; simmer until meat is no longer pink. , Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

SWEET AND SOUR PINEAPPLE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Combine ground beef, onion, egg, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Use a cookie scoop to shape into meatballs.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook, turning often, until browned and no longer pink in the centers, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove meatballs from the skillet and drain oil, reserving 1 1/2 tablespoons of drippings.
• Drain pineapple chunks from the can, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. Add enough additional pineapple juice to make 1 1/2 cups total.
• Combine pineapple juice, sugar, 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon water, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vinegar, soy sauce, and remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch in a bowl; mix well. Stir into drippings in the skillet.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and thickened. Add meatballs, pineapple chunks, and bell peppers. Cook until thoroughly heated, coating well, about 5 minutes. Serve over hot cooked rice.

PINEAPPLE GLAZED MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• In small bowl, mix barbecue sauce and pineapple. Place meatballs in ungreased 2-quart baking dish. Pour sauce over meatballs, then stir to coat each meatball.
• Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until meatballs are completely heated through, stirring once. Serve warm with toothpicks.

MEATBALLS STUFFED WITH PINEAPPLE CHUNKS

Steps:

• Drain pineapple well, reserving syrup.
• Mix together beef, egg, bread crumbs, onion, salt, cloves, allspice and 2 tbsp syrup.
• Mold small amount of mixture around each pineapple chunk.
• Place meatballs in 12x8x2" glass dish.
• Cover with wax paper. Mirowave at High 4 minutes. Pour off meat juices.
• Stir together 1/3 c reserved syrup, ketchup and brown sugar. Pour over drained meatballs and microwave at high 3 to 5 minutes longer, or until done.

PINEAPPLE-GLAZED COCKTAIL MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Mix first 2 ingredients in large nonstick skillet until blended.
• Stir in meatballs until evenly coated.
• Bring to boil on medium-high heat; simmer on medium-low heat 10 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.