Dinner for 8
Hawaiian Meatballs
$9.46for 460 minServes 8
Beef meatballs bake until cooked, then simmer with peppers, pineapple, garlic, ginger, and a sweet vinegar sauce.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Ground beef, 2 lb$5.49/lb typical | 2 lb | $10.98Typical price |
 | Eggs, 2$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
 | Bread crumbs, 3 oz$0.14/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.42Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.5 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.65Typical price |
 | Bell peppers, 1.15 lb$2.49/lb typical | 1.15 lb | $2.80Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
 | Fresh ginger, a little$0.40/oz typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
 | Canned fruit, 14 oz$0.12/oz typical | 14 oz | $1.68Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $18.92 | ||
Swaps
- Swap ground beef for ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap bread crumbs for stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Olive and cooking oilCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaAsian sauces and pastesSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarVinegarSoy sauce
Not included in the cost.
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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$2.36 per serving$9.46 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 lb lean ground beef
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/3 cup finely diced onion
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 orange bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp water
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp minced fresh ginger
- 2 tsp worcestershire sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup white vinegar
- 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
- 14 oz pineapple tidbits
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and lightly oil a large baking sheet.
- Mix the beef, eggs, bread crumbs, garlic powder, and diced onion, then shape 32 meatballs.
- Bake the meatballs for 20 minutes, until they reach 160 F.
- Cook the sliced onion, bell peppers, and garlic in olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 8 minutes.
- Stir in the ginger, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and pineapple, then simmer for 8 minutes.
- Whisk the cornstarch and water, stir the mixture into the skillet, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the meatballs and simmer for 8 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats them.
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