Description
Sweet and tangy meatballs made with ground beef, served in a flavorful pineapple sauce with a hint of turmeric and bell pepper, perfect over rice or as a quick dinner.
Ingredients
- Meatballs:
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tsp dried parsley flakes
- 2 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- Sauce:
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- ¼ cup white vinegar
- Water (see instructions)
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple in juice (juice and pineapple divided)
- ⅓ cup diced yellow bell pepper
- For Serving:
- 6 cups cooked rice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray.
- Make Meatballs: In a large bowl, mix together all meatball ingredients. Form into 1-inch round balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake Meatballs: Bake for 30 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly browned.
- Make Sauce: In a medium saucepan, whisk together cornstarch and brown sugar. In a measuring cup, combine soy sauce, vinegar, and juice from the can of pineapple. Add water if needed to make 1 cup total liquid. Pour liquid into the saucepan and heat over medium, stirring frequently until thickened.
- Combine Meatballs and Sauce: Add cooked meatballs, crushed pineapple, and diced yellow peppers to the sauce. Cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve: Serve hot over cooked rice and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Serve on rice, quinoa, in a sub roll, over a salad, or even on pizza!
- Meatballs freeze well — double the batch and save for a quick meal later.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: undefined
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
