Hawaiian Beef Meatballs with Pineapple – Perfect for a Luau or Back Yard Picnic/Party
These Beef Meatballs with Cherry and Pineapple will be a huge hit at your next outdoor event.
Whether you’re hosting a back yard luau, or throwing together a quick back yard get-together for friends, these beef meatballs make a delicious addition to any party menu.
Instead of the same old tired party foods and decorations, try something different this year and break out of the back yard party rut! You definitely don’t have to have a full luau to have a great time, just a few simple additions to your party will create a fun party atmosphere.
These meatballs also go well for just about any back yard picnic where you have to fed a lot of people and would like different options other than the usual burgers and dogs.
It’s really fun to try something different other than the same old party foods. These Hawaiian meatballs work well with just about any party theme and they are super delicious.
Don’t skimp on decorating the meatballs because this really adds to the party food table and festivities.
Hawaiian Meatballs with Pineapple
- 1 small can pineapple chunks (juice reserved)
- 1 jar maraschino cherries
- 3 lbs ground beef
- 3 eggs
- 3 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup of reserved pineapple juice
- 3 tablespoons dried minced onions
- 2 teaspoons dried ginger
- 1-1/2 cups bread crumbs
- 1-1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Line a cookie sheet with foil and spray lightly with nonstick spray.
- Mix everything together with the exception of the pineapple chunks and the maraschino cherries.
- Gently mix the beef using your hands.
- Form small meatballs and place each one on the cookie sheet.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes depending on size.
- (Mix some of the meat with finely chopped cherries and pineapple for a delicious sweet meatball.)
- Use the rest of the cherries and pineapple to garnish a few of the meatballs.
With just a few simple additions, your can turn your backyard from plain party to beautiful party. Or serve these delicious meatballs at any party where you need something a little extra special!
If you love meatballs, give our basic meatball recipe a try and see how easy it is to make a basic meatball for dinner recipes.
Try our Hawaiian Meatballs with Pineapple this summer at your favorite outdoor party!
