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Teriyaki Meatballs with Pineapple: A Tasty Delight!

Teriyaki Meatballs with Pineapple is a delicious dish that combines savory meatballs with a sweet and tangy teriyaki sauce and juicy pineapple chunks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1 cup teriyaki sauce
  • 1 cup canned pineapple chunks drained
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds optional

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, green onions, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, and ginger powder. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
  2. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place the meatballs in a single layer in the slow cooker.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the teriyaki sauce and pineapple chunks. Pour this mixture over the meatballs in the slow cooker.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the meatballs are cooked through.
  5. If desired, sprinkle sesame seeds over the meatballs before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 22gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the meatball mixture.
  • For a healthier option, substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef.

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