Description
Pineapple Meatballs are a delightful blend of sweet and savory, featuring tender meatballs coated in a luscious pineapple glaze. This dish transports you to a tropical paradise with every bite, making it perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends. The combination of juicy meatballs and tangy pineapple creates an unforgettable flavor experience that will have everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, well-drained)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (regular or panko)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- For the Sauce: 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, soy sauce, and salt until just combined.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- While baking, combine brown sugar, rice vinegar, and garlic powder in a saucepan over medium heat; simmer until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Toss the baked meatballs in the sauce until well coated and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg