Juicy meatballs smothered with a sweet and sticky, Teriyaki pineapple sauce in this quick and easy Instant Pot recipe for Hawaiian Meatballs over rice.
Meatballs are such a quick and easy dinner, but I often forget how simple it is to change them up from the typical spaghetti and meatballs.
Using pineapples when cooking and then calling it Hawaiian always brings up the question, does it make it a Hawaiian dish. No, it doesn’t make it Hawaiian but I think it is often in that category for many reasons. James Dole started a plantation in Oahu in the 1900’s but they originated in South America. Hawaii remains the only state in the U.S. where pineapple is grown.
Recipes on Chase Laughter are known for being simple, tasty and easy. Therefore, on busy nights you can whip up a dish for you and your family in minutes. I used frozen Italian style meatballs because I like the flavor it adds. I usually always choose Jasmine rice in recipes because it adds that bit of sweetness that is just so satisfying!
Whenever I can add a bit of garlic flavor, I do it! Crushed pineapple is great in this recipe because you will have a delicious bite of flavorful meatballs and rice.
Hawaiian meatballs and rice Ingredients
1 bag, 32 oz, frozen meatballs (keep frozen)
ketchup
teriyaki sauce
crushed pineapple
jasmine rice
brown sugar
garlic powder
How to make these delicious Hawaiian Meatballs & Rice
1. Rinse the rice well and leave it to drain.
2. Pour the frozen meatballs into the Instant Pot.
3. Stir in the crushed pineapple with juice, brown sugar, teriyaki sauce, ketchup and garlic powder.
4. Add in the water next.
5. Place the 2 cups of water in a pan such as a push pan that is made for the Instant Pot and add in the rice.
6. Place the rice pan on top of the meatballs.
7. Pressure Cook for 4 minutes with a 10 minute Natural Release.
8. Cover the rice to keep warm while thickening the sauce.
9. If desired, thicken the sauce by creating a slurry with the corn starch and a bit of water.
10. Turn the Instant Pot to Sauté for 3 minutes and stir in the slurry.
11. Allow to cool for a couple of minutes once it has boiled and thickened.
12. Fluff rice with a fork and serve it onto individual bowls. Top rice with the meatballs and sauce.
If you like Hawaiian Meatballs and Rice, you may also enjoy:
Hawaiian Chicken Sandwiches, Chicken Teriyaki Sandwiches, or Chicken Salad Sandwiches.
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Hawaiian Meatballs and Rice
Ingredients
- 1 bag, 32 oz, frozen meatballs (keep frozen)
- 1/4 c. ketchup
- 1/2 c. teriyaki sauce
- 1 (20oz) can crushed pineapple
- 2 c. jasmine rice
- 1/4 c. brown sugar
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
Instructions
2. Pour the frozen meatballs into the Instant Pot.
3. Stir in the crushed pineapple with juice, ketchup, brown sugar, teriyaki sauce and garlic powder.
4. Add in the water next.
5. Place the 2 cups of water in a pan such as a push pan that is made for the Instant Pot and add in the rice.
6. Place the rice pan on top of the meatballs.
7. Pressure Cook for 4 minutes with a 10 minute Natural Release.
8. Cover the rice to keep warm while thickening the sauce.
9. If desired, thicken the sauce by creating a slurry with the corn starch and a bit of water.
10. Turn the Instant Pot to Sauté for 3 minutes and stir in the slurry.
11. Allow to cool for a couple of minutes once it has boiled and thickened.
12. Fluff rice with a fork and serve it onto individual bowls. Top rice with the meatballs and sauce.
