SWEET BBQ MEATBALLS

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These sauced-up meatballs have big Asian flair. If your family likes sweet-and-sour chicken, this beefy version hits the spot. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 package (12 ounces) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs, thawed
1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce
1 jar (10 ounces) apricot preserves
1 cup unsweetened pineapple chunks
1/2 cup water
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, pepper and onion; cook and stir until tender, 7-9 minutes., Stir in meatballs, barbecue sauce, preserves, pineapple, water, mustard and allspice. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until meatballs are heated through. Serve with rice. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatball mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring and adding a little water if necessary. Serve as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 1507mg sodium, Carbohydrate 85g carbohydrate (61g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

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