Best 7 Make Ahead Pineapple Meatballs Recipes
Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Make-Ahead Pineapple Meatballs, a delightful dish that marries the sweet and tangy notes of pineapple with savory meatballs. This recipe collection presents three irresistible variations that cater to diverse palates and cooking preferences.
The Classic Make-Ahead Pineapple Meatballs offer a harmonious balance of sweet and savory flavors, featuring tender meatballs smothered in a luscious pineapple sauce. For those who crave a bit of heat, the Spicy Make-Ahead Pineapple Meatballs deliver a fiery kick, thanks to the addition of cayenne pepper and chili sauce. And for those who prefer a tangy twist, the Sweet and Sour Make-Ahead Pineapple Meatballs combine the tang of vinegar with the sweetness of pineapple, creating a delectable symphony of flavors.
Each recipe is meticulously detailed, guiding you through the process of crafting perfect meatballs, preparing the flavorful pineapple sauce, and assembling the dish. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes ensure a hassle-free and enjoyable cooking experience.
So, gather your ingredients, fire up your stove, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds craving for more. Make-Ahead Pineapple Meatballs await your culinary exploration, promising a delightful feast for any occasion.
HAWAIIAN MEATBALLS
Hawaiian-style meatballs in a sweet, somewhat tangy sauce.
Provided by Jennifer Murray
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatball Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix together ground beef, ginger, garlic powder, and pepper until well combined. Form into 1 1/2-inch meatballs.
- Saute meatballs in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until browned, about 10 minutes. Remove meatballs to a plate, reserving the pan drippings.
- While the meatballs are cooking, pour juice from the canned pineapple into a liquid measuring cup and add enough water to make 1 cup. Mix brown sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl.
- Add pineapple juice and brown sugar mixtures to the warm pan drippings. Add vinegar and soy sauce and bring to a boil. Cook until sauce thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Add meatballs, pineapple chunks, and green pepper. Simmer until meatballs are no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 68.1 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 278.9 mg, Sugar 22.3 g
MAKE AHEAD PINEAPPLE MEATBALLS
These delicious meatballs are easy to make because you don't have to brown them. They are our modified recipe from a kids cookbook. My boys love helping to make them and they always disappear at pot luck meals. These meatballs are great as a main course served over your favourite rice or as an appetizer. It also cooks up nicely in a slow cooker. I double the recipe (two pans) for potlucks as they go so fast. The do really well made ahead of time. Refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months. Note: I strongly recommend using extra lean ground beef. If you use regular ground beef, you should bake them ahead and refrigerate them. The fat will harden on top and can easily be taken off, then reheat the meatballs in the oven, stove top or microwave.
Provided by Just_Ducky
Categories Meatballs
Time 1h20m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a small bowl, combine the first four ingredients until sugar dissolves.
- Using cooking spray or olive oil, grease a 9x13 casserole dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the last five ingredients, mixing well with your hands.
- Roll into 2 cm balls and place, single layer into the casserole dish.
- Lay drained pineapple slices over the top of the meatballs, single layer.
- Pour sauce over meatballs & pineapples.
- Bake for 60 minutes.
- Serve immediately or let cool and refrigerate or freeze.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.6, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 79.2, Sodium 774.9, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 24.8, Protein 29.1
CLASSIC MEATBALLS
This homemade meatball recipe is a Betty classic, and for great reason! For generations, home cooks have relied on this hearty meatball recipe to show some skills the kitchen. All it takes to achieve this meaty main dish is eight basic ingredients. Got them? Great! Now, if you have 15 minutes to spare and a foil-lined 13x9 pan, perfectly browned and tender meatballs could be the answer to tonight's dinner jam. Yes, delicious doesn't take long! In the meantime, prepare spaghetti or rice, veggies or salad, because this recipe goes with anything!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil; spray with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, mix all ingredients. Shape mixture into 24 (1 1/2-inch) meatballs. Place 1 inch apart in pan.
- Bake uncovered 18 to 22 minutes or until temperature reaches 160°F and no longer pink in center.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 480 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 g
MAKE-AHEAD MEATBALLS
My husband and I have company often. Keeping a supply of these frozen meatballs on hand means I can easily prepare a quick, satisfying meal. I start with a versatile meatball mix that makes about 12 dozen meatballs, then freeze them in batches for future use. -Ruth Andrewson, Leavenworth, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 5 batches (about 30 meatballs per batch).
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls, about 12 dozen. , Place meatballs on greased racks in shallow baking pans. Bake at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until no longer pink, turning often; drain. Cool. , Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatballs in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Reheat on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan in a preheated 350° oven until heated through.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 334mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS WITH PINEAPPLE
I often serve these meatballs as an appetizer at parties or over steamed rice as a main entree for dinner.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 40m
Yield about 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. , In a large skillet, brown meatballs in oil, turning often. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside; drain., To the skillet, add the pineapple, green peppers, sugar, vinegar, oil and soy sauce. Cover and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Return meatballs to skillet; simmer until meat is no longer pink. , Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 416mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
PINEAPPLE MEATBALLS
This is a family favourite; my teenage son eats at least 2 servings himself. Cooking time includes the browning of the meatballs, although you can brown them in the oven on a cookie sheet and make the sauce at the same time, saving yourself a little time.
Provided by Lennie
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
- First, make the meatballs: combine all meatball ingredients (there's 7, beef to garlic powder) in a bowl and mix well; shape into 1-inch balls.
- Brown them in a nonstick frying pan (I do it in 3 batches) until browned all over; drain on paper towel then place in a large ungreased casserole dish.
- To make sauce, combine brown sugar and cornstarch in a large saucepan, then whisk in the 1-3/4 cup pineapple juice/water combination until mixture is smooth.
- Add vinegar, soy sauce and worcestershire sauce; stir.
- Simmer, uncovered, on medium-low heat for about 8 minutes, or until thickened.
- Pour sauce over meatballs and add pineapple tidbits; stir gently to combine until meatballs are coated with sauce.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- If you want a lot, this recipe doubles well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 559.5, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 160.3, Sodium 869.4, Carbohydrate 65.3, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 50.4, Protein 34.7
SLOW COOKER PINEAPPLE-BBQ MEATBALLS
This recipe is a snap to put together with frozen meatballs, pre-made BBQ sauce, and a can of pineapple chunks. Everyone always loves it served as an appetizer at parties and pitch-ins, or my family likes it served over rice for a dinner meal.
Provided by Tammy Lynn
Time 2h5m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine frozen meatballs, barbeque sauce, pineapple chunks and juice, onion, bell pepper, and garlic powder in a slow cooker. Mix all ingredients together until the meatballs are well covered with sauce using a large spoon. Put the lid on the slow cooker.
- Cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours, or High for 2 to 3 hours. Stir well before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Cholesterol 75.4 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 677.3 mg, Sugar 22.1 g
Tips:
- Use fresh pineapple for the best flavor. If you only have canned pineapple, be sure to drain it well and pat it dry before using.
- You can use any type of ground meat you like for this recipe. Ground beef, pork, turkey, or chicken are all good options.
- If you don't have brown sugar, you can use granulated sugar instead. Just add an extra tablespoon or two to taste.
- Be sure to cook the meatballs all the way through before adding them to the sauce. This will help to prevent them from becoming tough.
- If you are short on time, you can skip the step of browning the meatballs in a skillet. Just add them to the slow cooker with the sauce and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Conclusion:
These make-ahead pineapple meatballs are a delicious and easy appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be made ahead of time and frozen for later. So next time you are looking for a simple and flavorful dish, give these pineapple meatballs a try!
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