Difficulty: Beginner
Beef
Smoked Meatballs in Marinara
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 45 min
Difficulty: Beginner
Who doesn't love meatballs? Meatballs smoked up in the recteq are even more delicious, thanks to the perfect blend of Colden's Freakin' Greek, Chef Greg's 4 Letter Rub, and Ben's Heffer Dust.
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat recteq to 325°F. In a large mixing bowl, add beef, eggs, Ben's Heffer Dust, and Chef Greg's 4 Letter Rub. Mix well until all ingredients are well combined.
- Step 2: Add panko to meat mixture and mix well until panko is evenly distributed throughout. Place 3 ounces of meat mixture in the palm of your hand and roll it into a ball, repeat until all beef mixture is rolled up.
- Step 3: Place meatballs on the Mesh Cooking Mat, making sure there is some space in between them. Place Mesh Cooking Mat into the recteq and cook to an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Step 4: While meatballs are cooking, pour marinara into cast iron skillet. Add Colden's Freakin' Greek Rub to sauce and place skillet into recteq; allow to warm up. Once meatballs are cooked, add them to the sauce and allow sauce to simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Step 5: Remove cast iron from recteq and top with shaved parmesan. Allow cheese to melt before serving.
Ingredients
Serving Sizes
Meatballs
- 1 pound(s) 80/20 Ground Beef
- 1 each Eggs
- 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) Ben's Heffer Dust
- 1 tablespoon(s) Chef Greg's 4 Letter Rub
- 1/4 cup(s) Panko
- 2 cup(s) Marinara
- 1 tablespoon(s) Colden's Freakin' Greek
- 1/2 cup(s) Parmesan Cheese
Tools Needed
- Cast Iron Skillet
- Spatula
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Mesh Cooking Mat
- Step 1: Preheat recteq to 325°F. In a large mixing bowl, add beef, eggs, Ben's Heffer Dust, and Chef Greg's 4 Letter Rub. Mix well until all ingredients are well combined.
- Step 2: Add panko to meat mixture and mix well until panko is evenly distributed throughout. Place 3 ounces of meat mixture in the palm of your hand and roll it into a ball, repeat until all beef mixture is rolled up.
- Step 3: Place meatballs on the Mesh Cooking Mat, making sure there is some space in between them. Place Mesh Cooking Mat into the recteq and cook to an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Step 4: While meatballs are cooking, pour marinara into cast iron skillet. Add Colden's Freakin' Greek Rub to sauce and place skillet into recteq; allow to warm up. Once meatballs are cooked, add them to the sauce and allow sauce to simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Step 5: Remove cast iron from recteq and top with shaved parmesan. Allow cheese to melt before serving.
Chef Pairings
Serve up these Smoked Meatballs in Marinara anyway you like, including over fresh pasta, as appetizers, or on buns for the best meatball sub you've ever had!