Description
Smoked Italian Meatballs are a delightful combination of smoky flavors and savory marinara sauce, perfect for transforming any meal into a gourmet experience. These juicy, tender meatballs are easy to prepare and can be served over pasta, in sliders, or as appetizers. With every bite, you?ll enjoy an explosion of flavor that?s sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- ? lb pork sausage
- ? cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-seasoned)
- ? cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ? cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for saut?ing)
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 225?F (107?C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef and pork sausage until just mixed.
- Add breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper; mix gently.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs (about 2 inches in diameter).
- Place the meatballs in the smoker for about 1 hour or until they reach an internal temperature of 160?F (71?C).
- Meanwhile, heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Once the meatballs are done smoking, transfer them to the simmering marinara for an additional 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 65mg