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Honey Balsamic Meatballs

Honey Balsamic Meatballs

By Traeger Kitchen

BBQ meatballs taste rich & smoky when cooked on the Traeger, give your beef a delicious twist of sweet & savory with this zesty recipe.

Prep Time

10 Minutes

Cook Time

45 Minutes

Pellets

Maple

Ingredients

Number of people serving

4

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1 Cup balsamic vinegar
3/4 Cup ketchup
1/3 Cup brown sugar
1/4 Cup honey
2 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 Teaspoon garlic powder
To Taste salt and pepper
1/3 Cup breadcrumbs
1 Pound ground beef
1 egg, beaten
1/2 grated onion
2 Clove freshly pressed garlic
1/2 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning

Step

  • 1

    Combine ingredients for the BBQ Sauce in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring intermittently. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes, or until sauce is thick and has lost its vinegary bite.

  • 2

    When ready to cook, start your Traeger on Smoke with the lid open until a fire is established (4-5 minutes).

    180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

    Super Smoke

  • 3

    In a large bowl combine beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and Italian seasoning. Gently mix with your hands and roll into 24 meatballs.

  • 4

    Place meatballs on a wire baking rack directly on the grill. Smoke for 30 minutes.

    00:30

  • 5

    Turn the temperature setting to 450 degrees F and cook for 15 to 17 minutes, or until no longer pink in the center.

    450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

    00:15

  • 6

    Gently add meatballs to sauce and stir to coat. Enjoy!

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