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!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well incorporated.

Step 2

Shape the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs and set them aside on a plate.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Add the cooked meatballs and pineapple chunks to the skillet, stirring gently to coat them evenly in the sauce.

Step 7

Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve the pineapple barbecued meatballs warm as an appetizer or over rice for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1280.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2237.6

Total Fat 116.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.1g
Cholesterol 507.1mg	0%
Sodium 5791.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 217.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.5g	0%
Total Sugars 142.8g
Protein 95.2g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 247.2mg	0%
Iron 13.6mg	0%
Potassium 2270.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.5%

Protein: 16.6%

Carbs: 37.9%