Spicy Smoked Meatballs Recipes

BBQ SWEET & SPICY MEATBALLS RECIPE | TRAEGER GRILLS

Steps:

• When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 165℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke if available.
• Make the meatballs. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, sausage, and breadcrumbs. Use your hands to gently mix it all together.
• In a small bowl, whisk the milk, egg, and hot sauce to combine. Pour over the ground meat mixture, and add the chili powder, salt, and pepper. Use your hands to mix until the ingredients look evenly incorporated. Using an ice cream scoop or your hands, form into 16 equal-sized meatballs and place in a disposable foil pan or roasting pan.
• Place the pan directly on the grill grates, close the lid and smoke for 45-60 minutes.
• Make the BBQ Sauce. In a small saucepan, over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onion, garlic, and a pinch of kosher salt and cook, stirring until the onions are soft, 5-8 minutes.
• Stir in the chili powder and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in the brown sugar, then slowly whisk in the water and bring to a simmer to dissolve the brown sugar. Stir in the ketchup, and apple cider vinegar and reduce the heat to low. Allow to simmer slowly until thickened slightly, about 15-20 minutes.
• Once the meatballs have smoked, pour the BBQ sauce over them and increase the grill temperature to 300℉. Close the lid.
• Cook the meatballs for an additional 30-45 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165℉.
• Remove the meatballs from the grill and serve smothered in sauce. Enjoy!

BUCATINI ALL'AMATRICIANA WITH SPICY SMOKED MOZZARELLA MEATBALLS

Steps:

• For the sauce: In a large heavy skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the pancetta and reserve. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and the cooked pancetta. Simmer, uncovered, over medium-low heat until the sauce thickens, about 15 minutes. Stir in the cheese and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• For the meatballs: Position an oven rack in the lower 1/3 of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, combine the onion, 1/2 cup parsley, 2/3 cup Parmesan, bread crumbs, egg, ketchup, garlic, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add the beef and veal. Using your hands, combine all ingredients gently but thoroughly. Shape the meat mixture into 16 (1 1/2-inch-diameter) meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet. Make a hole in the center of each meatball and place a cube of mozzarella inside. Reform the meatball so that the mozzarella is completely covered with the meat mixture. Bake the meatballs for 15 minutes until cooked through.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and place in a large serving bowl. Add the meatballs and sauce. Toss gently and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle with the remaining parsley and Parmesan.

SPICY SMOKED MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Meatballs:.
• Mix all meatball ingredients and make into meatballs.
• Bake on cookie sheet at 350° for 20 minutes.
• Move balls to a baking pan or crock pot.
• Sauce:.
• Pour cold sauce over cooked meatballs. Cook until sauce cooks through, about 40 to 50 minutes.

SWEET AND SPICY BARBECUE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line 4 baking sheets with Reynolds® NonStick Aluminum Foil (dull side up).
• Combine the meat with all other meatball ingredients and form into about 80 bite-size meatballs. Place 20 meatballs on each pan, and bake for 35 minutes or until browned all the way through.
• While the meatballs are baking, pour the barbecue sauce and the grape jelly into a sauce pan and heat over medium until they are well combined. If you want your meatballs to have a little extra kick, add some hot sauce to the mix. Once the meatballs are finished, you can slide them right off the pan and into your serving dish. Pour your sauce on top and serve immediately. The finished dish does well in the microwave if you are taking it to a party and need to reheat it.