Sweet Polynesian Meatballs Recipe
These super delicious and easy homemade sweet Polynesian meatballs are a great way to entertain a crowd or perfect for a weeknight meal.
Serving6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion , minced
- 2 teaspoon minced garlic
- pinch crushed red pepper
- 1½ pounds ground beef
- ⅔ cup bread crumbs
- ⅔ cup milk
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- pinch crushed red pepper
- ½ cup grape jelly
- 12 ounces chili sauce, 1 bottle
- 3 cups cooked rice
Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉.
- Add olive oil to large saute pan then add the onions and bring to a medium-high heat. Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Then add the garlic and the crushed red pepper and saute for another 1 to 2 minutes. Turn off heat and allow to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine beef, bread crumbs, milk, eggs, parsley, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper. Add in cooled onions.
- Mix well and form into golf-ball sized meatballs.
- Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray and place the meatballs in rows.
- In a small saucepan, combine the grape jelly and chili sauce over medium heat for 5-6 minutes, or until it starts to bubble. Pour sauce over meatballs and bake for 1 hour.
Notes
In an effort to keep things on the lower carb side, you can serve these delicious and super saucy meatballs recipe with cauliflower rice. Honestly, it is so good and you don’t even feel like you’re eating healthy, so give the cauliflower rice a try if you haven’t yet.
Adapted from Sugar and Spice Gals.
Nutrition
Calories: 511 kcal · Carbohydrates: 65 g · Protein: 33 g · Fat: 11 g · Saturated Fat: 4 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 128 mg · Sodium: 1158 mg · Potassium: 764 mg · Fiber: 5 g · Sugar: 23 g · Vitamin A: 510 IU · Vitamin C: 13 mg · Calcium: 103 mg · Iron: 4 mg