Get a taste of Hawaii with these tender meatballs simmered in BBQ sauce and crushed pineapple over rice.
1 can (8 oz. each) crushed pineapple in juice, divided
1 cu. Hunt's® Original Barbecue Sauce, divided
1 lb. ground round beef (85% lean)
2-1/4 cu. instant brown rice, uncooked, divided
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
No-Stick Cooking Spray
3/4 cu. frozen chopped green bell pepper
Stir together half the pineapple and 3/4 cup barbecue sauce in small bowl; set aside.
Mix remaining pineapple, remaining 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, beef, 1/4 cup rice, salt and pepper in large bowl until well blended.
Shape mixture into 24 meatballs, about 1-1/4 inches each. Place in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray; spoon sauce mixture over meatballs.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir gently and cover. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 16 to 18 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through (160°F).
Meanwhile, prepare remaining 2 cups rice according to package directions, omitting salt and butter and adding bell pepper. Serve meatballs and sauce over rice.