Description
A simple and flavorful recipe for meatballs glazed in a sweet pineapple barbecue sauce, perfect for parties or casual meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (drained)
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until browned.
- In a saucepan, combine pineapple chunks, barbecue sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the baked meatballs to the sauce and stir to coat.
- Cook for an additional 10 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally.
Notes
For a spicier version, add chili flakes to the sauce. Serve with rice or as appetizers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 22g