Pineapple Barbecued Meatballs
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with Pineapple Barbecued Meatballs—a sweet and savory crowd-pleaser perfect for appetizer spreads or family dinners! Juicy, homemade beef meatballs are beautifully browned in a skillet, then simmered in a tropical-inspired barbecue sauce featuring pineapple juice, soy sauce, and a hint of brown sugar. Tender pineapple chunks add a burst of sweetness, while the rich glaze clings to every bite, thanks to a quick cornstarch slurry. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is a fantastic blend of smoky, tangy, and fruity flavors. Serve these irresistible meatballs over fluffy rice for a satisfying meal or skewer them with toothpicks for a fun party appetizer. A must-try for fans of bold flavors and effortless cooking!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (canned, in juice)
- 0.5 cup pineapple juice (from canned pineapple)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well incorporated.
Shape the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs and set them aside on a plate.
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, cooking for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, whisk together barbecue sauce, pineapple juice, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Slowly add the slurry to the skillet while whisking to thicken the sauce. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
Add the cooked meatballs and pineapple chunks to the skillet, stirring gently to coat them evenly in the sauce.
Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the pineapple barbecued meatballs warm as an appetizer or over rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2238 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.1 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.1 g | 190% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 507 mg | 169% | |
| Sodium | 5792 mg | 252% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 217.9 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 142.8 g | ||
| Protein | 95.2 g | 190% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 247 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 2270 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
