Description
BBQ Pineapple Meatball Skewers are a delightful fusion of juicy meatballs and sweet, caramelized pineapple, all grilled to perfection. This tropical-inspired dish is not only easy to prepare, but it also guarantees to impress at your next gathering. With each bite, you’ll experience a burst of flavors that will transport you straight to summertime bliss, regardless of the season. Perfect as an appetizer or a main dish, these skewers are sure to become a crowd favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (plus extra for brushing)
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup bell pepper chunks (any color)
- 1/2 cup onion chunks
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the pineapple, bell peppers, and onions into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix together ground beef or turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, BBQ sauce, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into bite-sized meatballs and thread them onto skewers with alternating pineapple and vegetable chunks.
- Preheat your grill to medium heat (around 350°F). Grill the skewers for about 10-15 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through and lightly charred.
- Brush additional BBQ sauce on the skewers during the last few minutes of grilling for added flavor.
- Remove from grill and let rest for a minute before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 skewers (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg