Pineapple Meatballs Recipe
Yes, another recipe for meatballs! However, this time I’m posting something a little different – Pineapple meatballs. I have to admit when I first looked at the recipe I had no idea how this was going to taste, but to my surprise the flavors were all amazing. As you can see by looking at the ingredients, the sauce is very similar to sweet and sour sauce. I feel the Worcestershire sauce plays a huge role in the flavor of this recipe. This will take a little time to make, but if you want to speed things up you can brown the meatballs in the oven while you’re making the sauce. I know brilliant right 
? This recipe for pineapple meatballs would be a great dish for a graduation party or for a dinner. I would suggest white rice as a side dish. Enjoy.
Ingredients:
Meatballs-
2 lbs ground beef (lean)
2 large eggs
½ cup dry breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Sauce-
1 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 ¾ cups pineapple juice (reserved from pineapple tidbits)
¼ cup white vinegar
1 ½ tablespoon soy sauce
1 ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (14 oz) can pineapple tidbits
Cooking Instructions:
Step 1: Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees. Make the meatballs by combining all meatball ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well and shape into about 1” meatballs.
Step 2: Brown Meatballs in a non-stick frying pan and drain on paper towels (or if you want to save time brown in the oven on a cookie sheet while you’re making the sauce).
Step 3: Make the sauce by combining cornstarch and brown sugar in a sauce pan. Then add 1 ¾ cup pineapple juice and blend until the mixture is smooth. Add vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce and stir. Simmer uncovered on medium low until thickened (about 8 minutes).
Step 4: In a casserole dish pour sauce over meatballs and add pineapple tidbits. Lightly mix meatballs until they are coated with the sauce. Bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes or until fully cooked
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Those meatballs look so good with the pineapple and all covered in sauce!
Kevin – Thanks, and yes they are amazing!
I am going grocery shoping friday, all I need is a can of pineapple. I think I’ll try these out this weekend.
Connie – sounds good, let me know how they turn out.
Oh joy, meatballs, my all time favorite. These really look great!
Yum! What a tasty looking meatball dish. Pineapples make everything better.
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Wonderful recipe here. Will come back regularly!
I LOVE pineapples and I LOVE meatballs! I cannot wait to try this delicious recipe! Thanks so much for partenering my two favorite foods!
noble pig – they are great, you should try them.
Hillary – Pineapple do indeed make everything better
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roentarre – thanks, many more great recipes to come.
Shannon – No problem, I’m sure you will enjoy them.
Nyummmyy!! These will make good snacks when there are some guests. Thanks and cheers. =D
Bobby,
I want to make the sauce for 400 meatballs. Will this sauce recipe work in a large roster or crockpot instead of glazing in the oven? I don’t have time to try it out before the event this weekend.
Thanks.
Vonda – good to see you’re going BIG by making the 400 meatballs! Yes, I have never actually tried it but I would think the sauce recipe would come out just fine in a roster or a crockpot. Goodluck with the event – I hope everyone enjoys the meatballs. Let me know how they turn out.
ohhhh yum! another appetizer recipe to add to my list! now i won’t have to buy the costco ones anymore!
Ohhhhh these look and sound like they would be so good! I think I’ll give them a try this week.
Thanks for sharing the recipe.
natalie – haha, yes, they are great! Let me know how they turn out.
Kristen – They do taste amazing. Let me know what you think.
I made these last night – exactly what I was looking for. The perfect meatball by far! Excellent work!
I’m definitely trying this dish tonight. Thanks!
m making these for my sister-n-law babyshower for i made them for a dinner party and this is one of the foods she has to have this whole 9 months of being pregnant!!! thanks a ton!!!
I was wondering if I could use the sauce for Italian Meatballs. I already bought them, but this looks so good! It would be for a grad party this weekend.
Valerie – If you want to use italian sauce for the meatballs I think they would taste fine. I would leave the pineapple out though. I have a great italian meatball recipe on here if your interested. http://blogchef.net/italian-meatball-recipe/
I am making the Pineapple Meatballs as I leave this message … will let you know how they turn out ..
I just made the sauce and put on store bought meatballs….”semi-homemade”! This sauce is awesome!! It has great flavor without being over powering. I will definitely make this again…but next time I will make the meatballs.
Thank you Bobby for your incredible website and sharing all you wonderful recipes!!!
God Bless you!