Sweet & Sticky BBQ Pineapple Meatballs
Frozen meatballs simmer in a sticky BBQ-pineapple glaze in one skillet, ready in 15 minutes. Serve over rice with steamed broccoli for a weeknight dinner that tastes way better than it has any right to.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 22g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
Step 2
Add frozen meatballs and cook without stirring for 3 minutes until bottoms brown.
Step 3
Stir in BBQ sauce and canned pineapple with juice, then simmer 8 minutes until meatballs heat through.
Step 4
Serve over steamed white rice with steamed broccoli on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- wooden spoon
- measuring cups
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