By Traeger Kitchen
2 Reviews
These homemade Italian meatballs are the perfect recipe to get the kids involved in the kitchen. Our hand-rolled meatballs are packed with herbs & cheese, then cooked with delicious Traeger hardwood smoke.
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Pellets
1 1/2 Pound | ground beef |
1/2 Pound | bulk Italian sausage |
3/4 Cup | Seasoned breadcrumbs |
1/2 Cup | grated Parmesan cheese |
1/4 Cup | finely diced onion |
2 Clove | garlic, minced |
1 | egg, lightly beaten |
1/4 Cup | milk |
1 Teaspoon | fresh chopped thyme |
1 Teaspoon | fresh chopped sage |
1 Teaspoon | salt |
1 Teaspoon | freshly ground black pepper |
1 Pound | mozzarella cheese, shredded |
8 Ounce | Marinara sauce, for serving |
Fresh chopped parsley or basil, as needed, for serving |
Step 1
When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 180°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke if available. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
180 ˚F / 82 ˚C
Super Smoke
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, sausage, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, onion, garlic, egg, milk, thyme, sage, salt and pepper. Knead the meat mixture lightly with hands to combine.
1 1/2 Pound ground beef
1/2 Pound bulk Italian sausage
3/4 Cup Seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 Cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 Cup finely diced onion
2 Clove garlic, minced
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 Cup milk
1 Teaspoon fresh chopped thyme
1 Teaspoon fresh chopped sage
1 Teaspoon salt
1 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Step 3
Form the meat mixture into 1 1/2-inch-balls. Make a depression in the center of each and insert shredded cheese. Reshape the meatball to completely enclose the cheese. Transfer to a baking sheet.
1 Pound mozzarella cheese, shredded
Step 4
Place the baking sheet directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and smoke the meatballs for 30 minutes.
00:30
180 ˚F / 82 ˚C
Super Smoke
Step 5
Increase the Traeger temperature to 300°F and bake the meatballs until they are cooked through, and the internal temperature reaches 160°F, 25-30 minutes.
00:30
300 ˚F / 149 ˚C
160 ˚F / 71 ˚C
Step 6
Remove the meatballs from the grill. Serve with marinara sauce and garnish with fresh chopped parsley or basil, if desired. Enjoy!
8 Ounce Marinara sauce, for serving
Fresh chopped parsley or basil, as needed, for serving
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