Sweet Sour Meatball Kabobs with Pineapple
Elevate your grilling game with these Sweet and Sour Meatball Kabobs with Pineapple—a delicious fusion of smoky, tangy, and savory flavors! Juicy homemade meatballs are paired with vibrant bell peppers, sweet onion, and tropical pineapple for a colorful and satisfying skewer that's perfect for any occasion. The star of the dish is the luscious sweet-and-sour glaze made with pineapple juice, brown sugar, and a hint of soy sauce, coating each bite in sticky perfection. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or looking for a fun weeknight dinner idea, these kabobs are easy to assemble, quick to cook, and irresistibly flavorful. Serve them hot off the grill with extra sauce for dipping, and watch them disappear in no time! Keywords: Sweet and sour meatball kabobs, pineapple kabobs, grilled meatball skewers, easy kabob recipe, tropical grilling recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 1 can (20 oz) Canned pineapple chunks (in juice)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Green bell pepper
- 1 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Ketchup
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 2 tbsp Water
- 8 Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until fully combined.
Form the meat mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the meatballs for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through and slightly browned.
While the meatballs are baking, prepare the vegetables and pineapple chunks. Cut the red and green bell peppers and red onion into even, bite-sized pieces.
Drain the pineapple chunks, reserving the juice for the sauce.
To make the sauce, combine 1/3 cup of the reserved pineapple juice, brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is well combined.
In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Slowly add the slurry to the saucepan, stirring constantly. Cook until the sauce thickens, then remove from heat.
Assemble the kabobs by threading a meatball, a pineapple chunk, a piece of red bell pepper, a piece of green bell pepper, and a piece of red onion onto each skewer. Repeat until the skewer is full, leaving a small gap at each end, and repeat for all skewers.
Brush the assembled kabobs generously with the sweet and sour sauce.
Grill the kabobs on a preheated grill (or stovetop grill pan) over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
Serve the kabobs warm with any remaining sauce on the side for dipping or drizzling.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
552 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.2 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.7 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 123 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 861 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.8 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.7 g | ||
| Protein | 24.3 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 85 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 642 mg | 14% | |
*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.
