Smoked Stuffed Meatballs
These smoky, cheesy meatballs are packed with flavor and melt-in-your-mouth goodness. Stuffed with mozzarella and slow-cooked on the smoker, they make a perfect appetizer, meal, or snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 8 oz mozzarella cubes (for stuffing)
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce or marinara (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 250°F using hickory or oak wood for flavor.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Take a small portion of the meat mixture, flatten it into a patty, and place a cube of mozzarella cheese in the center. Wrap the meat around the cheese and roll it into a firm ball. Repeat with the remaining meat mixture.
- Place the stuffed meatballs on a wire rack or directly on the smoker grate.
- Smoke the meatballs at 250°F for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
- In the last 15 minutes of smoking, brush the meatballs with BBQ sauce or marinara sauce, if desired.
- Remove the meatballs from the smoker and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a spicier twist, add some chopped jalapeños to the meat mixture or use pepper jack cheese for stuffing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1peopleCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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