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Luau Meatballs

Luau Meatballs are a quick appetizer that brings a little tropical flavor to the table. They’re simple to assemble and perfect for parties, game day, or an easy snack.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 Servings
Calories: 111kcal

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces meatballs frozen, fully cooked
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tbsp water
  • 2/3 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/3 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks preferably fresh

Instructions

  • Cook the meatballs according to the package instructions.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine pineapple juice, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, and soy sauce and bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat
  • Stick a skewer into a meatball and piece of pineapple. Arrange them on a serving platter and drizzle with the sweet and sour sauce. Serve with additional sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.4mg