Tropical BBQ Meatballs

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.

2 . Stage

Puree mango chunks using an electric blender or food processor.

3 . Stage

Place ground beef in a large mixing bowl; add bread crumbs, garlic, soup mix, adobo, thyme, ginger, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly. Add eggs, followed by pureed mango; mix again. Shape into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.

4 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until browned and no longer pink in the centers, about 45 minutes.

5 . Stage

Meanwhile, mix barbeque sauce, mango, pineapple, sugar, soy sauce, mustard, and cinnamon for sauce together in a medium mixing bowl.

6 . Stage

Remove meatballs from the oven and drain excess oil/grease. Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Pour sauce over meatballs and return to the oven.

7 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.