Hawaiian Meatballs and Rice

Tender meatballs simmered in barbecue sauce and pineapple and served with rice for a taste of Hawaii
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Hawaiian Meatballs and Rice
Tender meatballs simmered in barbecue sauce and pineapple and served with rice for a taste of Hawaii

June 7, 2026
URL: https://m.hunts.com/recipes/quick-easy-meals/hawaiian-meatballs-and-rice-5413

  • Prep time 15 minutes
  • Total time 30 minutes
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray

  • 1 pound ground round beef (85% lean)

  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce

  • 1/3 cup finely chopped onion

  • 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs

  • 1 egg

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 2 cups instant brown rice, uncooked

  • 1-1/2 cups Birds Eye® Tri-Colored Pepper & Onion Medley

  • 1 can (8 oz each) pineapple chunks in juice, undrained

  • 1/4 cup water

  • 1/4 cup Hunt's® Tomato Ketchup

  • 1 tablespoon La Choy® Soy Sauce

  • 2 teaspoons chopped garlic

Nutrition Information

556 calories, 64g carbs

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Nutrition Information

556 calories, 64g carbs

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Directions

  • Step one

    Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray large, rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.

  • Step two

    Mix beef, 1/4-cup barbecue sauce, onion, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper together in large bowl until blended. Divide mixture into 24 portions; roll firmly into 1-1/4-inch balls. Place on baking sheet.

  • Step three

    Bake 15 minutes, until browned on top.

  • Step four

    Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions, stirring in pepper blend.

  • Step five

    Pour undrained pineapple, remaining 1/4-cup barbecue sauce, ketchup, soy sauce, and garlic into a large nonstick skillet; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cooked meatballs and simmer until meatballs are cooked through (160°F), about 5 minutes.

  • Step six

    Fluff rice with a fork. Serve your Hawaiian BBQ meatballs over brown rice.

Nutrition Information

556 calories, 64g carbs

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Hawaiian Meatballs and Rice

Nutrition information

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calcium 58 mg 6%
Carbohydrate 64 g 21%
Cholesterol 137 mg 46%
Total Fat 19 g 28%
Iron 5 mg 25%
Calories 556 kcal 28%
Sodium 1049 mg 44%
Protein 34 g 69%
Saturated Fat 6 g 32%
Sugars 21 g 2%
Vitamin C 8 mg 14%

 

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