Description
BBQ Pineapple Meatball Skewers are a vibrant dish that brings together juicy meatballs and caramelized pineapple, all glazed in mouthwatering barbecue sauce. Perfect for summer cookouts or cozy family gatherings, these skewers are easy to prepare and bursting with sweet and savory flavors. Impress your guests with this delightful appetizer or main dish that will elevate any barbecue experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, onion powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Form mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F).
- Thread meatballs and pineapple chunks onto skewers, alternating them.
- Grill skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until meatballs reach an internal temperature of at least 160°F.
- In the last few minutes of grilling, brush skewers with BBQ sauce and cook until sticky and glazed.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 90mg