Description
Smoked Italian Meatballs deliver a delightful twist on a classic dish, featuring juicy meatballs infused with smoky goodness and served in a rich marinara sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or dinner parties, these tender morsels evoke warmth and nostalgia with every bite. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, they will impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
- 1/2 lb pork sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat smoker to 225°F (107°C).
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef and pork sausage until combined.
- Add breadcrumbs, garlic, Parmesan, parsley, Italian seasoning, and eggs; mix gently.
- Form into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Smoke meatballs for about 1 hour or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- While smoking, heat olive oil in a saucepan; sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes; simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add smoked meatballs to the sauce for an additional five minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (160g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg