Description
Pineapple Teriyaki Meatballs are a tropical delight that brings together tender meatballs and a sweet, tangy teriyaki glaze, enhanced with fresh pineapple chunks. This easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, promising to impress everyone at the table. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create a restaurant-quality dish right at home. Enjoy these flavorful bites over rice or noodles for a complete meal that’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground pork or chicken
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, half of the teriyaki sauce, diced pineapple, and salt until just mixed.
- Roll the mixture into approximately two-tablespoon-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, mix remaining teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until it thickens slightly.
- Drizzle the glaze over the baked meatballs and return them to the oven for an additional 5 minutes. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg