Cast Iron Waikiki Meatballs

This beautiful Hawaiian style dish brings flavor and color to the table. Easy to make one skillet dinner makes cleanup a breeze.
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CourseMain Course
CuisineHawiian
KeywordMeatballs, Pineapple, Peppers
Prep Time2 hours
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time2 hours 45 minutes
Servings4 People
Calories847kcal

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 20 oz Pineapple Chunks Drained, reserving Juice
  • 1 ea Habanero Pepper Minced
  • 1 ea Red Bell Pepper Sliced
  • 1 ea Yellow Bell Pepper Sliced
  • 1 ea Green Bell Pepper Sliced
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup vinegar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/3 large purple onion slivered
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Meatballs

  • 2 ea Sliced Bacon
  • 1 lb Ground Beef 80% Lean
  • 1 lb Ground pork
  • 2/3 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 ea Large Egg
  • 1/3 cup onion diced
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1.5 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 cup milk

Instructions

Meatballs

  • Combine pork, beef, onions, bread crumbs, egg, salt, and milk. Mix thoroughly and shape meatballs into 1 inch balls
  • Heat cast iron skillet over medium heat till hot. Add bacon and cook till crispy. Remove and drain reserving fat.
  • Brown meatballs in reserved bacon fat. Remove and drain on paper towel. Set aside.

Preparation

  • Add the Habanero the pan and stir scraping up any meat remains. Cook for a minute. Add remaining vegetables and garlic to pan and stir fry for 3 -4 minutes.
  • Deglaze the skillet with the reserve pineapple juice. Stir in brown sugar and vinegar, and soy sauce.
  • Stir in cornstarch and let sauce thicken. Return meatballs to pan and combine with the vegetables. Allow sauce to thicken. Turn onto a bed of rice and serve.

Notes

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Cast Iron Waikiki Meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 847 Calories from Fat 342
% Daily Value*
Fat 38g58%
Saturated Fat 14g88%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
Cholesterol 158mg53%
Sodium 1353mg59%
Potassium 500mg14%
Carbohydrates 81g27%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 46g51%
Protein 46g92%
Vitamin A 50IU1%
Vitamin C 108.1mg131%
Calcium 30mg3%
Iron 1.4mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.