{"id":"801c0b34-f526-46bb-8f91-fd8eb389170a","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/801c0b34-f526-46bb-8f91-fd8eb389170a","source_url":"https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a46462108/pineapple-bbq-meatballs-recipe/","title":"Pineapple BBQ Meatballs","description":"These pineapple BBQ meatballs are juicy, plump, and glazed to perfection in a sauce made with sweet pineapple chunks.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4 serving(s)","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT0S","total_time":"PT40M","ingredients":[{"text":"Cooking spray","item":"Cooking spray"},{"text":"1/4 medium yellow onion, finely chopped","item":"medium yellow onion","quantity":0.25,"preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"2 large eggs","item":"large eggs","quantity":2},{"text":"1 lb. ground beef","item":"ground beef","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1/2 c. plain bread crumbs","item":"plain bread crumbs","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/4 c. finely sliced scallions, plus more for serving","item":"finely sliced scallions","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","preparation":"plus more for serving"},{"text":"1 tsp. kosher salt","item":"kosher salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 (20-oz.) can pineapple chunks in juice, plus 2 tbsp. juice","item":"(20-oz.) can pineapple chunks in juice, plus 2 tbsp. juice","quantity":1},{"text":"1 c. store-bought or homemade BBQ sauce","item":"store-bought or homemade BBQ sauce","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 cloves garlic, grated","item":"garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"clove","preparation":"grated"},{"text":"2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar","item":"apple cider vinegar","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce","item":"reduced-sodium soy sauce","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tbsp. grated peeled ginger","item":"grated peeled ginger","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Place a rack in top third of oven; preheat to 400°. Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine onion, eggs, beef, bread crumbs, scallions, and salt. Using your hands, mix to combine; try to avoid overmixing."},{"number":2,"text":"Form beef mixture into 16 to 18 meatballs about 1 1/2\" diameter. Arrange on prepared sheet."},{"number":3,"text":"Bake meatballs until browned and cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes."},{"number":4,"text":"Meanwhile, in a large high-sided skillet over medium heat, bring pineapple chunks and juice, BBQ sauce, garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, and ginger to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 8 minutes."},{"number":5,"text":"Transfer meatballs to sauce and stir until well coated. Top with scallions."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:10:47.000525+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:10:47.000525+00:00"}