Outdoor Grilling
Grilled Meatballs
20 Meatballs
Grilled Meatballs
20 Meatballs
Grilling meatballs adds a special char and smokiness. Skewered for dipping or smothered in sauce, these meatballs are a must have for every tailgate.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon pizza seasoning
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Preparation
- Cook oil, onion, and garlic in a sauté pan over medium heat until softened
- Add breadcrumbs to pan and mix until combined
- Set aside and let cool
- In a large bowl add beef, cheese, egg, hot sauce, and seasoning
- Add cooled breadcrumb mix to bowl and, using hands, mix all together
- Make 1½ inch meatballs compressing between palms of hands. You may want to wear gloves or use olive oil to prevent meatball mix sticking to hands. A small scoop may be helpful
- Place meatballs on sheet pan and cool for 30 minutes
- Preheat grill on high for 5 minutes, then lower to medium
- Place meatballs directly on grill grate spacing equal distance apart
- Cook with lid closed for approximately 10 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes, until internal temperature of 155ºF
- Serve immediately
