Zesty Island Meatballs Recipe: Hawaiian Flavor Magic! - The Pass and Provisions

Ingredients

• 500 g (1 lb) ground beef or pork (or a mix)
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
• ¼ cup milk
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 can (435 g / 20 oz) pineapple chunks, juice reserved
• ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (optional, for depth)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
• 1 small onion, cut into chunks
• Cooked white or brown rice
• Chopped green onions
• Sesame seeds