Description
BBQ Pineapple Meatball Skewers deliver a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors that are sure to impress at any gathering. These skewers feature juicy meatballs glazed in smoky BBQ sauce, paired with caramelized pineapple chunks, creating a tropical burst of flavor with each bite. Perfect for backyard barbecues, family dinners, or weeknight meals, these skewers are easy to prepare and visually stunning. Once you serve them hot off the grill, your guests will be asking for the recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into pieces
- Bamboo or metal skewers (if using bamboo, soak in water)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground meat with breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and desired spices until just combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter).
- Thread meatballs, pineapple chunks, and red pepper pieces onto the skewers.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (400°F/200°C).
- Grill skewers for 10-12 minutes until meatballs are cooked through and have grill marks.
- During the last few minutes of grilling, baste with BBQ sauce.
- Remove from the grill and serve hot with extra BBQ sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg