PINEAPPLE BBQ MEATBALLS

Prep time: 30 mins | Cook time: 15 mins | Chilling Time: 10 mins | Total time: 50 mins | Servings: 4 people

This Pineapple BBQ Meatball impresses everyone around the table! The juicy, flavour-packed meatballs are tossed in a simple yet incredibly delicious pineapple BBQ sauce that is to die for! Pair these meatballs with rice and coleslaw for the perfect meal your entire family will love!

INGREDIENTS :

Meatballs:

• 1 large egg
• 1 lb ground turkey lean beef or pork
• 2 cloves garlic finely minced
• 1 large onion chopped
• 1 scallion finely chopped
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 3 tbsp breadcrumbs
• 1 handful cilantro chopped
• Oil for baking
• Salt and pepper to taste

Sauce:

• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 c. pineapple juice
• 4 tbsp tomato paste
• 4 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp molasses NOT blackstrap
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 c. finely diced pineapple OR canned crushed pineapple
• 1 tsp dried garlic powder
• 1 tbsp sesame oil optional

DIRECTIONS :

Step 1: In a large bowl, place the meatball ingredients except for the oil. Mix well using a handheld mixer until evenly blended. You can also use your hands to knead the ingredients.

Step 2: Spoon about 1 1/2 tsp meat mixture and form it into a meatball. On a lightly greased baking sheet, place the meatball. Repeat for the rest of the meat mixture. You can freeze the meatballs for a nice shape.

Step 3: Place the meatballs in a preheated 410 degrees F oven and bake for about 10 to 12 minutes or until browned and they are no longer pink in the centre.

Step 4: In a large skillet, combine the sauce ingredients except for the pineapple. Bring everything to a boil, stirring, then simmer for about 2 to 3 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. Set the sauce aside when done.

Step 5: In the skillet with the sauce, transfer the baked meatballs. Heat on low heat, gently tossing the meatballs until nicely glazed.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 368kcal, Carbohydrates: 43g, Protein: 31g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 103mg, Sodium: 809mg, Potassium: 816mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 26g. Vitamin A: 385IU, Vitamin C: 32.5mg, Calcium: 84mg, Iron: 3.3mg