Emma's' Meatball Skewers

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Emma threaded her tender, herb‑speckled meatballs onto skewers with peppers and onions, then brushed them with a smoky‑sweet glaze inspired by the Indonesian flavors that have long influenced Dutch cuisine. Emma's skewers weren’t just an appetizer, but a little piece of shared heritage wrapped in fire and friendship.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings: 6 People

Course: appetizers

Cuisine: American, Caribbean, Dutch, Polynesian

Calories: 349

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
1 cup BBQ sauce
1 cup pineapple chunks
1 small red chilli (bird's eye preferably)

Method

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Mix beef, breadcrumbs, chilli, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Form meatballs and bake 20 minutes.
4. Skewer meatballs with pineapple.
5. Brush with BBQ sauce.

Notes

You can always substitute the bird's eye chilli for a small amount of red pepper flakes.

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