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Polynesian Meatballs Recipe

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Polynesian Meatballs Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Cook: 15 min.

Yield: 24 Servings

30 15 45

Ingredients

1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1/3 cup chopped onion
2/3 cup crushed saltines
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
SAUCE:
1 can (20 ounces) DOLE® Pineapple Tidbits in 100% Pineapple Juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup packed brown sugar

Directions

In a bowl, combine the milk, onion, saltines and seasoned salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. With wet hands, shape into 1-in. balls. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown meatballs in small batches, turning often. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm. Drain skillet.
Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. Add enough water to juice to measure 1 cup. In a bowl, combine the cornstarch, pineapple juice mixture, vinegar, soy sauce, lemon juice and brown sugar until smooth. Add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add meatballs. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the pineapple; heat through. Yield: about 6 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3 each) equals 93 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 19 mg cholesterol, 182 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 6 g protein.

Originally published as Polynesian Meatballs in Taste of Home June/July 2003, p48

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Reviewed on Oct. 05, 2010 by tum-tum

Made this dish twice, once as written and once with a few changes. The first time we found it to be a bit vinegary. Second time I made 1&1/2 times the sauce (we like sauce to use on rice)but only used 1/2 cup vinegar. I also added some green pepper chunks, onions and snow peas and served it over rice. A great change of pace meal. I will make this again. THANX !!

Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2009 by rosied51

I make these meatballs whenever we have a gathering and there are never any leftovers.

Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2009 by jporter10738

These were ok. A little on the bland side though. Needed more season salt in the meatballs and the sauce was in need of some pep.

Reviewed on Jul. 06, 2009 by rkinnelly

This is a new family favorite! However, I did not make my own meatballs. I had a frozen bag in the freezer I needed to use so I only used the sauce from this recipe. It came out so well that next time I will follow the entire recipe. Definately a kid pleaser, my 2&3yo loved this dish.