I used orzo in the mixture instead of rice. I think the rice would have held it together better. I liked the light flavor of the orzo under the meatballs. (also, my husband and kids aren't fans of rice, so this was a good compromise)
Serves 4
1 8 oz can crushed pineapple in juice divided (drained)
1 cup barbecue sauce, divided (I used original flavor)
1 lb ground beef or ground turkey (the turkey tasted just fine)
2 1/4 cups instant brown rice, uncooked and divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Stir together half of the pineapple and 3/4 cup barbecue sauce in a small bowl, set aside
- Mix together remaining pineapple, 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, ground meat, 1/4 cup rice and pepper in a large bowl until well blended
- Shape into 24 meatballs
- Using cooking spray, spray a large skilletand add meatballs. Spoon sauce mixture over meatballs
- Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Gently stir and cover
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 16-18 minutes. (until meatballs are completely cooked)
- Prepare 2 cups of rice or orzo according to package direction. (if directions call for salt or butter, omit, but add ground pepper)
- Place meatballs and sauce over rice or orzo
-Queenie Cuisine
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