Smoked Meatballs

Enjoy these delicious smoked meatballs for an Italian-inspired meal with a smoky twist! The ground beef is combined with garlic, parsley, Parmesan cheese and herbs before being cooked in a skillet and then smoked for 45 minutes to perfection! Serve hot with your favorite side dishes or sauces for an amazing meal!

Cooking Equipment:

Smoker rack, large bowl, large skillet

Preparation Time:

Cooking Time:

Total Time:

1 hour 10 minutes

Cuisine:

Italian

Keywords:

Smoked Meatballs, Italian, Smoky, Delicious

Meal:

Main Course

Cooking Method:

Smoking

Dietary Restrictions:

Gluten-free

Servings:

Ingredients:

500g ground beef

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons olive oil

Cooking Instructions:

Preheat your smoker to 225°F.

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, garlic, parsley, Parmesan cheese, oregano, salt and pepper until well blended. Form the mixture into 12 meatballs and set aside.

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook for about 5 minutes or until lightly browned on all sides.

Place the meatballs on the smoker rack and smoke for about 45 minutes or until cooked through and an internal temperature of 165°F is reached.

Serve hot with your favorite side dishes or sauces. Enjoy!

Nutrition:

Calories – 590; Fat – 33g; Carbohydrates – 24g; Protein – 40g

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Did You Know?

Northern Italian cuisine is known for its use of butter, cream, and cheese, while southern Italian cuisine emphasizes olive oil, garlic, and tomatoes.