Hawaian meatballs

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup white or brown rice, cooked according to package directions
 FOR THE SAUCE:
  • 12 ounces crushed pineapple (or finely minced fresh pineapple)
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Sesame seeds 
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, Worcestershire, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Use your hands to gently mix ingredients until thoroughly combined but not packed down. Scoop meat into 3 tablespoon mounds (I use a 3 T. cookie scoop) and gently roll into balls (which should measure between 1 1/2 and 2 inches across).
  3. Arrange meatballs on prepared baking sheet, at least an inch apart. Bake meatballs for 20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through to the center (cut into a meatball to check for doneness). Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any grease and cover with foil to keep warm.
  4. While meatballs are baking, cook rice according to package directions. In another saucepan set over medium heat, prepare sauce by combining pineapple, water, soy sauce, honey, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, and fresh ginger. Bring sauce to a boil, stirring occasionally, and then reduce to a simmer. In a small bowl, use a fork to whisk together 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water. Stream cornstarch mixture into simmering sauce while stirring. Allow sauce to cook for a few minutes until thickened and glossy, stirring occasionally.
  5. Serve meatballs over rice with sauce poured on top. Garnish with fresh cilantro and sesame seeds, if desired.

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