Description
A recipe for savory Italian meatballs infused with smoky flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup wood chips for smoking (hickory or mesquite)
- 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, milk, egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Prepare your smoker according to the manufacturer’s instructions, using your chosen wood chips. Aim for a temperature of 225°F (107°C).
- Place the meatballs directly on the smoker grates. Smoke for 1 hour, or until the meatballs are browned and cooked through.
- While the meatballs are smoking, heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Once the meatballs are smoked, add them to the simmering marinara sauce.
- Simmer for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a deeper smoky flavor, you can increase the smoking time.
- Ensure your smoker is properly ventilated.
- You can make these meatballs ahead of time and reheat them in the sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 1 hr 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: smoked meatballs, Italian meatballs, homemade meatballs, smoky flavor, easy dinner recipe