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Smoked Meatballs with BBQ Sauce in bowl
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BBQ Smoked Meatballs Recipe

Delicious BBQ Smoked Meatballs made on your Traeger! These tender, juicy meatballs are cooked on an electric smoker then topped with a brown sugar BBQ sauce!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Smoked Meatballs, Traeger
Servings: 48 meatballs
Calories: 161kcal
Author: Julie Evink

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 2 pounds hamburger
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 cup Italian style Panko
  • ½ cup yellow onion chopped
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese shredded
  • ½ cup mild Cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

BBQ Sauce

  • 2 cups BBQ sauce
  • 3 Tablespoons honey
  • 3 Tablespoons brown sugar packed

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients for the meatballs, be careful not to over mix. Form into 1'' meatballs. We used a small ice cream scoop to portion them with. Place on wire rack.
  • Prepare your electric smoker to 300 degrees Fahrenheit according to manufacturer's directions.
  • Place meatballs on smoker grates. Smoke for 30-40 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Remove from smoker.
  • Combine BBQ sauce ingredients in large bowl. Add meatballs and gently stir until meatballs are well coated.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

  • We recommend a hickory pellet or competition blend for this easy meatball recipe. Other great options are alder and apple pellets for a lighter flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 473mg | Potassium: 103mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 1.2mg