Pineapple BBQ Meatballs Recipe
Enjoy these delicious Pineapple BBQ Meatballs, made with tender meatballs smothered in a sweet and tangy pineapple BBQ sauce. This recipe uses simple ingredients and is perfect for parties or family meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 can pineapple chunks (with juice)
- 1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, pork, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs for 15-20 minutes or until fully cooked.
- In a saucepan, combine BBQ sauce, pineapple chunks with juice, and brown sugar. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add cooked meatballs to the sauce and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve warm with toothpicks as an appetizer or over rice for a meal.
Notes
- Substitute ground chicken or turkey for a leaner option.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicier version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5-6 meatballs
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 650mg
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