Description
BBQ Pineapple Meatball Skewers are a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for any summer gathering or cozy family dinner. These juicy meatballs, glazed with rich BBQ sauce and paired with caramelized pineapple, will have everyone coming back for seconds. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, they offer a burst of flavor in every bite, making them a must-try at your next cookout!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey or beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 bell pepper (cut into chunks)
- 1/2 onion (cut into chunks)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground turkey or beef, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Roll mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Thread meatballs and pineapple onto skewers, alternating with bell peppers and onions.
- Preheat grill to medium heat (350°F).
- Grill skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until meatballs are browned and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Brush BBQ sauce on skewers during the last few minutes of grilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers (150g)
- Calories: 308
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg