Kinzie Fiery BBQ Pineapple Meatballs

Ingredients

• 2 lb ground beef
• 1 cup Kinzie Fiery BBQ Sauce, divided
• 3/4 to 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup fresh pineapple, finely chopped
• 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped (remove seeds for less heat)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 white onion, finely chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp high-heat oil (for pan-frying)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, 3/4 cup Kinzie Fiery BBQ Sauce, breadcrumbs, eggs, pineapple, jalapeño, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined — but don’t overwork the meat.
3. Roll mixture into 1 to 1 ½ inch meatballs.
4. Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs in batches, turning to sear all sides (about 2–3 minutes per side).
5. Once browned, transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10–15 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through (internal temp should reach 160°F).
6. Brush or drizzle the remaining 1/4 cup of Kinzie Fiery BBQ Sauce over the meatballs before serving.
7. Optional: Garnish with fresh herbs or serve with roasted veggies, rice, or skewered as party bites.

Pro Tip: Swap ground beef for ground chicken or turkey to lighten up this bold, spicy BBQ favorite.