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Smoked Stuffed Meatballs

Irresistible Smoked Stuffed Meatballs Bursting with Flavor

Discover the ultimate party appetizer with these Smoked Stuffed Meatballs, featuring a gooey mozzarella center and sweet BBQ glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 meatballs
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatball Mixture
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
  • 1 pound Ground Pork Can be replaced with an equal amount of ground beef or turkey.
  • 1 cup Italian Panko Crumbs Substitute with regular breadcrumbs if necessary.
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion (chopped) Sautéing gives a milder taste.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Almond milk works for a dairy-free option.
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast is a vegan substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to dietary needs.
  • 2 large Eggs Can substitute with flaxseed meal mixed with water.
  • 1 tablespoon Beef Seasoning Use garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper White pepper can be used for a milder flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can deepen the flavor.
For the Filling
  • 8 strings Mozzarella String Cheese Can use ricotta or goat cheese.
For the BBQ Glaze
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce Different sauces can be tried.
  • 1/4 cup Honey Maple syrup can be a vegan substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Coconut sugar can be a healthier substitute.

Equipment

  • Smoker
  • mixing bowl
  • Wire rack
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Plastic wrap
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your smoker to a steady 250°F (120°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, Italian panko crumbs, chopped onion, milk, grated Parmesan, salt, eggs, beef seasoning, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently with your hands until just combined.
  3. Cover your bowl with plastic wrap and place the mixture in the freezer for about 15 minutes.
  4. Cut the mozzarella string cheese into fifths. Set aside for stuffing later.
  5. Create small cavities in each meatball, insert a piece of mozzarella, and seal the meat around the cheese.
  6. Lightly oil a wire rack and arrange your formed meatballs.
  7. Transfer the rack with the meatballs to the preheated smoker and close the lid. Smoke them for 35-40 minutes.
  8. In a small bowl, mix together your BBQ sauce, honey, and brown sugar until well combined.
  9. After 35-40 minutes, brush the BBQ glaze over each meatball and smoke for an additional 10 minutes.
  10. Once done, remove the meatballs from the smoker and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the meatballs to rest after smoking to help the cheese set and avoid overflow when served.

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