Description
These Toothpick Hawaiian Meatballs for Parties are juicy, sweet, and savory, perfect for any gathering. Each bite-sized meatball is coated in a glossy brown sugar and pineapple glaze that everyone will love. Easy to make and endlessly delicious, they bring friends and family together with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Toothpicks, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix ground meat with garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Form 1-inch meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake 15–20 minutes until cooked through.
- In a saucepan, combine pineapple, brown sugar, and soy sauce; cook until sugar dissolves.
- Stir cornstarch slurry into sauce; cook until thickened.
- Toss baked meatballs with sauce.
- Serve warm with toothpicks.
Notes
Drain pineapple to prevent watery sauce. Use ground turkey for a lighter version. Make-ahead: store meatballs and sauce separately. Freezing: fully cooked meatballs freeze well; thaw overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg