Best Polynesian Meatballs For Party Trays Recipes

POLYNESIAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• For the meatballs, mix all the ingredients together and roll into small balls.
• Brown the meatballs in a non-stick frying pan.
• Combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a casserole dish, mixing in the meatballs after they are browned.
• Bake the meatballs and sauce, covered, at 350 degrees for 25 minutes, until bubbling.
• Serve over rice.

HAWAIIAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving juice in a 2-cup measuring cup; add enough water to measure 2 cups. In a small saucepan, mix brown sugar, cornstarch, vinegar and juice mixture until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened., In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine meatballs, peppers, drained pineapple and sauce. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meatballs are heated through and peppers are tender., Stir in cherries; cook, covered, on low 15-30 minutes longer or until heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If desired, serve with rice.

POLYNESIAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the milk , onion, crackers and season salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. With wet hands, shape into 1 inch 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 the meatballs. Reduce the heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the pineapple; heat through.

POLYNESIAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl.
• Add ground beef. Mix well.
• Rol into 1 inch balls, arrange in single layer on ungreased baking sheet.
• Bake in 375 degree oven for about 15 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink inside.
• Apricot sauce: Combine jam, vinegar and paprika in small bowl. Makes about 1 cup. Serve with meatballs.

POLYNESIAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F Drain 1/2 cup crushed pineapple for meatballs. Reserve remaining pineapple and juice for the sauce. Combine ground turkey or chicken, rice, 1/2 cup pineapple, 1/2 green onions, 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce, egg, ginger and nutmeg in large bowl. Mix well.
• 2. Scoop mixture and gently roll into desired meatball size, place meatballs on alumiun foil-lined baking sheet with sides. Bake 25-30 minutes or until meatballs are done.
• 3. While meatballs are baking to make sauce: Combine remaining pineapple and juice, remaining 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce and the 2 tablespoons of orange marmalade in medium saucepan, heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in remaining 1/4 cup green onions.
• 4. Top cooked meatballs with sauce, Serve over hot cooked rice with additional green onions and garnish with pineapple chunks, if desired Serves 6-8

POLYNESIAN GLAZED MEATBALLS

Steps:

• HEAT oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add peppers and onions; cook 5 minute or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
• STIR in barbecue sauce, ginger, garlic powder and about 3/4 of the reserved pineapple liquid (can add more later if sauce is not thin enough). Add meatballs; mix lightly until evenly coated. Cook 10 minute or until meatballs are heated through, stirring occasionally. Add pineapple; mix well.
• SERVE over the hot rice.