Delicious BBQ Jamaican Jerk Meatballs Are PERFECT For Game Day

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner and healthier, while ground pork is often more affordable.

habanero pepper

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell pepper reduces heat for a milder dish, while jalapeño maintains some spice at a lower cost.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos is lower in sodium.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber and are healthier, while crushed crackers can be a cost-effective binder.

Combine 1 pound ground beef and 1 pound ground pork in a bowl.

Add 2/3 cup crushed pork grinds to the meat mixture.

Mix in 1 tablespoon onion powder and 2 teaspoons minced garlic.

Add 2 beaten eggs to the mixture and combine well.

Stir in 1 tablespoon jerk seasoning, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, and 1 yellow pepper (chopped).

Pour in 1/4 cup coconut milk and 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, mixing until combined.

Form the mixture into meatballs, about the size you prefer.

Place meatballs on a wire rack sprayed with Pam olive oil spray to prevent sticking.

Prepare the grill to 350°F.

Make a barbecue sauce by combining 1/3 cup honey, 3 tablespoons butter, 1/4 cup pineapple juice, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 tablespoons Jamaican Jerk paste, and 1/2 cup sweet barbecue sauce in a pot on the grill.

Cook meatballs on the grill for 20-25 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.

Remove meatballs from the grill and place them in a dish.

Cover meatballs with the barbecue sauce and return to the grill to caramelize the sauce.

Serve meatballs garnished with shredded carrot and scallions.

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