Description
Sweet and Spicy Hawaiian Meatball Bowls are a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines savory meatballs with sweet pineapple and a tangy sauce, making them perfect for family dinners or meal prep. This enticing recipe is easy to whip up on busy weeknights, offering a delightful balance of sweet and spicy flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Packed with protein and served over fluffy rice, these bowls can be customized to suit your preferences, ensuring everyone at the table enjoys a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 20 ounce can pineapple chunks, drained
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef (or turkey), panko bread crumbs, onion, garlic, egg, soy sauce, honey, sriracha, ginger, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Form the mixture into uniform 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat; cook meatballs for about 5-7 minutes per side until browned and fully cooked.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sriracha for the sauce.
- Divide cooked rice into bowls; top with meatballs and pineapple chunks. Drizzle with sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg