Hawaiian Meatballs

Description
Meatballs flavored with pineapple and fresh ginger in an orange Teriyaki sauce.

Ingredients

 * 1 1/2 lbs lean ground Beef
 * 1/2 lb ground Chicken
 * 1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs, toasted
 * 1 (8.25 ounces) can crushed pineapple, well drained
 * 1/2 cup chopped onions
 * 1/2 cup chopped celery
 * 2 eggs
 * 1/4 cup milk
 * 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
 * 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
 * salt & fresh ground pepper


 * Sauce
 * 1 tablespoon cornstarch
 * 2 tablespoons water
 * 1/2 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
 * 1/2 orange, juice of
 * 1/4 cup mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
 * 1/4 cup water
 * 2 tablespoons brown sugar
 * 3/4 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
 * 3/4 teaspoon minced fresh ginger


 * Garnish
 * 2 tablespoons thin sliced scallions

Directions

 * Meatballs:
 * 1) Preheat oven to 350°F.
 * 2) Combine meat ball ingredients and shape into meat balls.
 * 3) Bake 30 minutes or more depending on size.
 * 4) Simmer in the sauce for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with scallions.


 * Sauce:
 * 1) Combine cornstarch and water.
 * 2) Add remaining ingredients to a small sauce pan and bring to a boil.
 * 3) Add the cornstarch mixture and stir until thickened.