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Pupu Balls

By: JULIE ANNE 
"Don't let the name scare you!! I remember my mother making these 30 years ago. The longer they stay in the sauce the better they are. Serve from the slow cooker to keep them warm."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (18)

What to Drink?
Wine Zinfandel
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger whiskey

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix ground beef, onion and seasoned bread crumbs. Form the mixture into bite-sized balls.
  2. In a large skillet over medium high heat, cook the balls until evenly brown throughout.
  3. In a large bowl, mix water, soy sauce, garlic and whiskey. Place the balls into the mixture. Cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour.
  4. Transfer the balls and sauce mixture to a slow cooker set to low heat. Cook at least 30 minutes before serving.

Footnotes

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Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 185 | Total Fat: 12.4g | Cholesterol: 39mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2004 by BJLOYD   view full review
I made this dish to serve at a candle party I was having. It was very good. One of my guests...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 21, 2004 by DGOLBRAN   view full review
I haven't served the finished product yet but I have comments about the recipe itself. First,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2004 by KOBEL   view full review
This appetizer is so yummy. Make plenty because they disappear so quickly. When serving...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2008 by DJANCSEK   view full review
good - just make sure to use lo sodium soy sauce.....very salty
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2010 by LeahW   view full review
We had a hawaiian food thing at work so I made these. Took them to work and crock potted them...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2006 by Virginia   view full review
The other reviewers were right. There is too much onion, & the balls won't stick together. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2008 by darlingj   view full review
I used frozen meatballs and these were great, so easy!! I cooked them in the crock pot on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2006 by hernight2cook   view full review
I hate to give a bad reveiw, but I followed this recipe exactly, and the meatballs did not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2004 by F150RUFF   view full review
had an adult party, everyone loved them. Made egg noodles and mushroom sauce with the left...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2008 by weirdboy   view full review
The aroma and flavor of the meatballs is great, but it was way too salty for both myself and...

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