Apple Sage Smoked Meatballs
Meatballs, the ultimate comfort food, effortless meal prep and your wild card for experimenting in the kitchen.
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Equipment
- 1 pellet smoker
- 1 large baking sheet
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 cast iron pan
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 utensils for mixing
- 1 cutting board
- 1 chef's knife
- 1 cheese grater
- 1 parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 medium apple grated
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- ¼ cup fresh sage
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme and rosemary
- salt, pepper, red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the smoker to 225F (or oven to 400F)
- In a bowl combine all ingredients for the meatballs; mix well (don't overmix)
- Using your hands form uniform 1.5 inch meatballs
- Place them on a baking sheet; smoke @225F for 2 hours (or bake @375F for 25 minutes) or until the internal temperature is 160F
- For extra flavor and texture, finished cooking the meatballs on a cast iron pan;
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve over pasta.
Notes
Do not to overmix the meat. Gently combine the ingredients until just incorporated to maintain a tender texture. Remember to make uniform in size meatballs.
Season adequately. Don't be shy with herbs, spices, and aromatics like garlic and onion. Taste the mixture before forming the meatballs to ensure it's well-seasoned.
Preheat the oven or pan. Cooking in a cold pan or oven can result in uneven cooking and a lack of browning on the outside. Ensure your cooking surface is properly preheated.
Nutrition
Serving: 6pieceCalories: 321kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 33gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 167mgPotassium: 483mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 163IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 3mg
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