By Traeger Kitchen
Walk on the wild side with this field-to-table twist on Italian meatballs. Ground beef, pork and venison are baked over maple wood and braised in a fragrant and rich red wine tomato sauce.
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Activating this element will cause content on the page to be updated.1/2 Pound | ground beef |
1/2 Pound | ground pork |
1/2 Pound | ground venison |
2 | eggs |
1 Tablespoon | milk |
3/4 Cup | breadcrumbs |
2 Tablespoon | Parmesan cheese |
2 Teaspoon | kosher salt |
1/2 Teaspoon | Pepper |
2 Clove | garlic, minced |
2 Teaspoon | parsley, chopped |
1/4 Cup | Olive oil |
1/2 Cup | yellow onion, minced |
4 Clove | garlic, minced |
1 Can | (28 oz) crushed tomatoes |
1 Cup | dry red wine |
1/2 Cup | chicken stock |
To Taste | salt |
To Taste | pepper |
1/4 Cup | fresh basil leaves, finely chopped |
1
When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 450℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.
450 ˚F / 232 ˚C
2
Make the meatballs. In a large bowl, add the beef, pork, venison, eggs, milk, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, salt, pepper, garlic, parsley and mix well, being careful not to over-mix. Form the mixture into small balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3
Place the baking sheet directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and cook until lightly browned, 10-15 minutes.
450 ˚F / 232 ˚C
00:15
4
In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, and onion, and sauté until translucent, 5 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, 1 minute.
5
Add the crushed tomatoes, wine, chicken stock, and season with salt, and pepper, to taste.
6
Remove the meatballs from the grill. In a baking dish, add the meatballs, and cover with the braising sauce.
7
Place the baking dish directly on grill grates. Close the lid and cook for 10-15 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through and sauce is bubbling.
450 ˚F / 232 ˚C
00:15
8
Remove the meatballs from the grill, top with fresh basil and serve warm. Enjoy!
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