June 7, 2026
URL: https://m.hunts.com/recipes/quick-easy-meals/hawaiian-meatballs-and-rice-5413
- Prep time 15 minutes
- Total time 30 minutes
- Servings 4
Ingredients
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PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
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1 pound ground round beef (85% lean)
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1/2 cup barbecue sauce
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1/3 cup finely chopped onion
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1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
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1 egg
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
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2 cups instant brown rice, uncooked
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1-1/2 cups Birds Eye® Tri-Colored Pepper & Onion Medley
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1 can (8 oz each) pineapple chunks in juice, undrained
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1/4 cup water
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1/4 cup Hunt's® Tomato Ketchup
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1 tablespoon La Choy® Soy Sauce
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2 teaspoons chopped garlic
Nutrition Information
556 calories, 64g carbs
Directions
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Step one
Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray large, rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
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Step two
Mix beef, 1/4-cup barbecue sauce, onion, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper together in large bowl until blended. Divide mixture into 24 portions; roll firmly into 1-1/4-inch balls. Place on baking sheet.
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Step three
Bake 15 minutes, until browned on top.
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Step four
Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions, stirring in pepper blend.
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Step five
Pour undrained pineapple, remaining 1/4-cup barbecue sauce, ketchup, soy sauce, and garlic into a large nonstick skillet; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cooked meatballs and simmer until meatballs are cooked through (160°F), about 5 minutes.
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Step six
Fluff rice with a fork. Serve your Hawaiian BBQ meatballs over brown rice.

