Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg (lightly beaten)
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup white OR brown rice (cooked according to package directions)
  • 12 ounces crushed pineapple (OR finely minced fresh pineapple)
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • Sesame seeds

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, Worcestershire, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Use your hands to gently mix ingredients until thoroughly combined but not packed down. Scoop meat into 3 tablespoon mounds (I use a 3 T. cookie scoop) and gently roll into balls (which should measure between 1 1/2 and 2 inches across).
  • Arrange meatballs on prepared baking sheet, at least an inch apart. Bake meatballs for 20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through to the center (cut into a meatball to check for doneness; internal temperature should be 165°F if using a thermometer). Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any grease and cover with foil to keep warm.
  • While meatballs are baking, cook rice according to package directions.
  • At the same time, in another saucepan set over medium heat, prepare sauce by combining pineapple, water, soy sauce, honey, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, and fresh ginger. Bring sauce to a boil, stirring occasionally, and then reduce to a simmer. In a small bowl, use a fork to whisk together 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water. Stream cornstarch mixture into simmering sauce while stirring. Allow sauce to cook for a few minutes until thickened and glossy, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve meatballs over rice with sauce poured on top. Garnish with fresh cilantro and sesame seeds, if desired.