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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
Sweet & Sticky BBQ Pineapple Meatballs
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs frozen meatballs
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 can (20 oz) canned pineapple (with juice)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.

  2. 2

    Add frozen meatballs and cook without stirring for 3 minutes until bottoms brown.

  3. 3

    Stir in BBQ sauce and canned pineapple with juice, then simmer 8 minutes until meatballs heat through.

  4. 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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