Description
Savory Italian meatballs infused with smoky flavor, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- Wood chips for smoking (hickory or mesquite)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, milk, eggs, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). Add wood chips according to your smoker’s instructions.
- Roll the meatball mixture into 1.5-inch balls.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and smoke for 45-60 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
- In a saucepan, heat the marinara sauce. Add the smoked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer smoky flavor, you can soak your wood chips in water for at least 30 minutes before adding them to the smoker.
- You can also bake these meatballs at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes if you don’t have a smoker.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 1 hr
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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