By Traeger Kitchen
17 Reviews
Swap out your favorite spaghetti recipe for these spicy meatball subs. Traeger smoked meatballs will give your taste buds a run for their money.
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Pellets
1 Large | Egg |
1/3 Cup | milk or buttermilk |
2 Tablespoon | Worcestershire sauce |
1/2 Cup | dry seasoned breadcrumbs or crushed croutons |
1 Tablespoon | Cajun seasoning |
1 1/2 Pound | ground beef |
1/4 Cup | onion, minced |
1 1/2 Teaspoon | freshly ground black pepper |
2 | garlic cloves, minced |
1 Jar | (24 oz) marinara sauce |
4 | (6 inch) sub rolls or baguettes, cut through the sides |
As Needed | thinly sliced or grated provolone cheese |
Step 1
In a small mixing bowl using a fork or whisk, beat the egg. Whisk in the milk and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in the breadcrumbs and Cajun seasoning, then let the mixture sit for 5 minutes.
1 Large Egg
1/3 Cup milk or buttermilk
2 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 Cup dry seasoned breadcrumbs or crushed croutons
1 Tablespoon Cajun seasoning
Step 2
In another bowl, combine the ground beef, onion, garlic, and black pepper. Add the egg mixture to the meat mixture and combine well.
1 1/2 Pound ground beef
1/4 Cup onion, minced
1 1/2 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
Step 3
If the mixture seems dry, add a bit more milk. If too wet, add more dry breadcrumbs. Roll the mixture into balls about the size of golf balls.
Step 4
When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 325°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
325 ˚F / 163 ˚C
Step 5
Arrange the meatballs directly on the grill grate. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
00:30
325 ˚F / 163 ˚C
Step 6
In the meantime, heat the marinara sauce in a pan on the stovetop. Transfer the cooked meatballs to the pan and let them simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
1 Jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
Step 7
Tear off four sheets of aluminum foil and lay them on your work surface. Put a hoagie roll in the center of each. Divide the meatballs among the rolls.
4 (6 inch) sub rolls or baguettes, cut through the sides
Step 8
Top the meatballs with provolone cheese. Wrap the sandwiches tightly in the foil and return to the Traeger to heat for 10 to 12 minutes.
00:10
325 ˚F / 163 ˚C
As Needed thinly sliced or grated provolone cheese
Step 9
Remove from Traeger, serve and enjoy!
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