Pupu Balls

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.

Original recipe makes 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

  • PREP

    10 mins

  • COOK

    30 mins

  • READY IN

    40 mins

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 185 kcal
Carbohydrates: 5.9 g
Cholesterol: 39 mg
Fat: 12.4 g
Fiber: 0.5 g
Protein: 9.3 g
Sodium: 859 mg

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