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Sweet and Sour Meatball Kabobs

Kimberly Killebrew
Visually vibrant, delectably delicious, and delightfully healthy, these Sweet and Sour Meatball Kabobs are sure to be a hit!
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5 from 36 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 kabobs
Calories 201 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • For the Meatballs:
  • 1 pound ground meat of your choice (pork, chicken, pork, beef, veal or any combination of them)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs (gluten free: Use GF breadcrumbs)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • For the Kabobs:
  • 1 fresh ripe pineapple , cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 large green bell pepper , cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 large red bell pepper , cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 large yellow onions , cut into 1-inch chunks
  • For the Sweet & Sour Sauce:
  • 2/3 cup low sugar apricot, peach, or orange jam/marmalade
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water

Instructions
 

  • To make the sweet & sour sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients, except for the cornstarch, in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and stir until thickened. Set aside until ready to use.
  • To make the meatballs, thoroughly combine all the meatball ingredients in a large mixing bowl and form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Yields about 24 meatballs.
  • Alternately thread six bamboo or metal skewers with the meatballs (4 on each skewer), pineapple and vegetables. Brush with about half of the sweet & sour sauce.
    Heat the grill to medium-high heat and brush the grill grates with some oil. Grill the kabobs about 5-6 minutes on each side or until lightly seared and the meatballs are cooked through.
    Brush the kabobs with remaining sweet and sour sauce and serve immediately.

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Notes

These kabobs are a perfect time-saving, make-ahead meal. You can make the sauce and thread the skewers well in advance and then keep both covered and refrigerated until ready to use.

Nutrition

Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 732mg | Potassium: 408mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 775IU | Vitamin C: 42.9mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1.4mg
Keyword Kabobs, Meatball Kabobs, Meatball Skewers, Skewers, Sweet and Sour Meatballs
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