Pineapple Appetizer Meatballs Food

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.

SAUCY SWEET & SOUR PINEAPPLE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Mix together all meatball ingredients until thoroughly combined.
• Form into balls. For appetizer make smaller balls, for meal make larger balls.
• Place on baking sheet and bake at approx 350°F until brown (15-20 minutes depending on size of meatballs).
• To make sauce, mix brown sugar and cornstarch in skillet.
• Stir in pineapple (with syrup), vinegar and soya sauce. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly, then reduce heat.
• Add meatballs, cover and simmer for approximately 10 minutes.
• Add peppers and simmer approximately 5 minutes more.

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.

SWEET AND SOUR PINEAPPLE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• MAKE MEATBALLS:.
• Prepare meatballs by combining all ingredients (except the butter) and mixing well. Form into small meatballs.
• Fry the meatballs in butter a few at a time until browned and cooked through. Drain well, set aside.
• MAKE SAUCE:.
• Prepare sauce by heating oil in a skillet. Add salt, onion and red or green pepper and cook until tender but not browned. Drain oil.
• Combine catsup and vinegar and stir into the onion & pepper mixture.
• Make a paste with the cornstarch and reserved pineapple syrup. Add to the vegetable mixture and cook, stirring, 5 minutes or until thickened.
• Stir in pineapple chunks and sherry. Simmer 3 minutes then add the meatballs. Heat through.
• Transfer to serving bowl. Garnish with chopped green onion and serve.

MAKE AHEAD PINEAPPLE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
• In a small bowl, combine the first four ingredients until sugar dissolves.
• Using cooking spray or olive oil, grease a 9x13 casserole dish.
• In a large bowl, combine the last five ingredients, mixing well with your hands.
• Roll into 2 cm balls and place, single layer into the casserole dish.
• Lay drained pineapple slices over the top of the meatballs, single layer.
• Pour sauce over meatballs & pineapples.
• Bake for 60 minutes.
• Serve immediately or let cool and refrigerate or freeze.
• Enjoy!

GRILLED PINEAPPLE APPETIZER WITH TERIYAKI GINGER CHICKEN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Spray pineapple slices with cooking spray and grill or pan brown, lightly brush both sides with hoisin sauce. Cut rings into bite size pieces about 1 " wide (just big enough for the meatballs to sit on top of).
• Prepare a medium skillet with pan spray and brown al fresco all natural Teriyaki Meat Balls over medium high heat on both sides. Add water, cover and fully heat meatballs.
• Skewer meatballs on top of pineapple and lightly brush with the hoisin sauce to give a glaze.
• Set-up on a platter, and put remaining hoisin sauce in a small dipping bowl. Garnish with fresh mint. Serve immediately.

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.

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 & SOUR BBQ MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Cook first 4 ingredients in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 5 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.
• Stir in meatballs until evenly coated. Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 10 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

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.

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.

SLOW COOKER PINEAPPLE-BBQ MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Combine frozen meatballs, barbeque sauce, pineapple chunks and juice, onion, bell pepper, and garlic powder in a slow cooker. Mix all ingredients together until the meatballs are well covered with sauce using a large spoon. Put the lid on the slow cooker.
• Cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours, or High for 2 to 3 hours. Stir well before serving.

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.