For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the meatball mixture or the sauce. Fresh pineapple can be used instead of canned. Just make sure to chop it into small, bite-sized pieces. These meatballs can be made ahead of time and frozen. Simply bake them until almost done, then freeze. When ready to serve, thaw and finish baking with the sauce. Serve these meatballs with rice, quinoa, or mashed sweet potatoes for a complete meal.
Tropical BBQ Meatballs
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PREP TIME25 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs 5 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 30 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS6
Embark on a culinary journey with these Tropical BBQ Meatballs, where savory meets sweet in a symphony of island flavors. Succulent beef meatballs are infused with aromatic spices and a hint of mango, then glazed with a luscious BBQ sauce featuring pineapple, mango, and a touch of cinnamon. It's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate49 g
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Cholesterol118 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein22 g
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Saturated Fat6 g
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Sodium1502 mg
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Sugar34 g
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Fat16 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPreheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. (5 minutes)
02
StepPuree 1 cup of mango chunks using an electric blender or food processor until smooth. Set aside. (5 minutes)
03
StepIn a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, minced garlic, golden onion soup mix, adobo seasoning, ground thyme, ground ginger, sea salt, and ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly with your hands or a wooden spoon. (5 minutes)
04
StepAdd eggs and the pureed mango to the beef mixture; mix again until well combined. (2 minutes)
05
StepShape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced. (15 minutes)
06
StepBake in the preheated oven until the meatballs are browned and cooked through, about 45 minutes. (45 minutes)
07
StepWhile the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together barbeque sauce, the remaining 1 cup of mango chunks, canned pineapple chunks, white sugar, soy sauce, yellow mustard, and ground cinnamon until well combined. (5 minutes)
08
StepOnce the meatballs are cooked, remove them from the oven and carefully drain any excess oil/grease from the baking sheet. Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (5 minutes)
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StepPour the prepared sauce evenly over the meatballs, ensuring they are well coated. Return the baking sheet to the oven. (2 minutes)
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StepBake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and slightly caramelized. (20 minutes)
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StepRemove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Serve the Tropical BBQ Meatballs as an appetizer or as a main course with your favorite sides.
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