HAWAIIAN MEATBALLS ON RICE

By á-32188

Ingredients

• 1 can crushed pineapple in juice, divided
• 1 cup barbecue sauce, divided
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/4 cup instant rice, uncooked
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp onion soup mix
• 1 tbsp margarine or oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 green or red pepper (or both) chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 celery stalk, finely sliced
• 2 cups long grain rice

Preparation

Step 1

Mix half of pineapple, 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, ground beef, 1/4 cup instant rice, onion soup mix, salt and pepper in large bowl until well blended.
Shape mixture into 24 meatballs, about 1 1/4” each.
Place in large skillet with a bit of margarine or oil and saute with onion, peppers, garlic and celery and simmer till meatballs are beautifully browned.
Stir in remaining pineapple, pineapple juice and 3/4 cup barbecue sauce.
Cover and continue to simmer 10-15 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare 2 cups long grain rice, according to package directions. You may add 1 tsp of chicken soup crystals to water for more flavor, if desired. Serve meatballs and sauce over rice, and some nice green veggies of your choice.