Smoky Meatballs
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 20 meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef chuck
- 1/2 lb ground lamb
- 1/4 lb ground pancetta
- 1/4 lb ground bacon
- 2/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp dried onion
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground ancho pepper or chile powder
- 1/4 tsp thyme
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
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Mix all of the ground meats together in a large bowl.
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Mix all of the dry spices and garlic together in a small bowl. Then combine with the meat and mix in.
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Add the eggs and water to the meat and continue to lightly mix in.
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When it is all mixed together start forming meatballs about the size of a golf ball they should be around 1.5 – 1.75 oz.
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Cook indirectly on your grill or smoker at around 275°F using a light barbecue wood.
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Cook for approximately 30 minutes and then start checking the temperature every 10 minutes. They are done at 165-170°F internal temperature. Can take up to 40 min.
