Smoked Meatballs Recipe
This smoked meatball recipe is an easy way to take your spaghetti night to the next level! Flavorful and juicy these are a must-make!
Ingredients
Smoked Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef 80/20
- ½ pound ground pork
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated
- ¼ cup yellow onion grated
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs regular or gluten-free
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest finely grated
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
Serving Suggestions:
- fresh basil chopped
- parmesan cheese shredded
- spaghetti noodles cooked
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat smoker to 225℉.
- Make Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine 1 pound ground beef, ½ pound ground pork, ¼ cup parmesan cheese, ¼ cup yellow onion (grated), 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 2 teaspoons garlic, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon lemon zest and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper. Take about 2 tablespoons of the meatball mixture at a time and form into a meatball. Set aside on a plate until all the meatballs are formed.
- Smoker: Pour 24 ounces marinara sauce in a 12 inch cast iron skillet. Place meatballs directly on the wire rack and place the cast iron skillet next to them. Close lid and let cook 30-40 minutes or until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 125-130℉ (use a meat thermometer).
- Finish: Transfer meatballs to the sauce and close smoker lid. Let cook in the sauce until they reach an internal temp of 140℉ (or let them simmer longer if you prefer). Remove from smoker and let cool slightly.
- Serve: with spaghetti, other noodles of your choice or some creamy parmesan orzo!
Notes
- Gluten-Free: to make these gluten-free use a gluten-free breadcrumb and a gluten-free noodle for serving.
- Dairy-Free: to make these dairy-free use a dairy-free parmesan cheese.
- Storage: keep leftover meatballs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Nutrition totals do not include pasta for serving, extra parmesan cheese or fresh basil.
Nutrition
Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 1318mg | Potassium: 901mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 693IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 5mg
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