Description
Grilled Pineapple Meatball Skewers are a mouthwatering combination of savory meatballs and sweet, caramelized pineapple, perfect for summer gatherings or weeknight dinners. These skewers are easy to prepare and packed with flavor, making them a crowd-pleaser at any event. Just imagine juicy meatballs infused with the delightful essence of grilled pineapple—your taste buds are in for a treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup plain or seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- Bamboo or metal skewers (soak bamboo skewers in water)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium heat.
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef (or turkey), breadcrumbs, minced garlic, egg, and soy sauce until combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs.
- Thread meatballs and pineapple chunks alternately onto soaked skewers.
- Grill skewers for 5-7 minutes per side until meatballs are cooked through and have nice char marks.
- Let rest briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg