Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCopeland's of New OrleansHawaiian Meatballs Recipe

Hawaiian Meatballs Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Marinated beef meatballs, roasted red peppers, pineapple, sugar cane bbq sauce

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Ingredients

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Meatballs

Method

Meatballs Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, soy sauce, pineapple juice, ground black pepper, and salt. Mix until well incorporated.

  2. 2

    Form Meatballs

    Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  3. 3

    Bake Meatballs

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the meatballs for 20 minutes or until cooked through and browned.

Assembly

  1. 4

    Prepare Sauce

    In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the sugar cane BBQ sauce for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  2. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large bowl, carefully mix the baked meatballs with the warm BBQ sauce, chopped roasted red peppers, and pineapple chunks until well coated.

  3. 6

    Serve

    Serve the Hawaiian meatballs warm, garnished with additional pineapple chunks or roasted red peppers if desired.

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