Traeger Smoky Meatball Sub w/ Diva Q

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• Step 1

  In a small mixing bowl using a fork or whisk, beat the egg. Whisk in the milk and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in the breadcrumbs and Tex Mex Rub, then let the mixture sit for 5 minutes.  

  Ingredients

  • 1 Large egg

  • 1/3 Cup whole milk

  • 2 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 1/2 Cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs

  • 1 Tablespoon Traeger Tex Mex Rub

• Step 2

  In another bowl, combine the ground beef, sausage, onion, garlic, parsley and mix. Add the egg mixture and combine well, being careful not to overwork the meat.  

  Ingredients

  • 1 Pound ground beef (80/20)

  • 1/2 Pound ground Italian sausage

  • 1/4 Cup yellow onion, minced

  • 2 Clove garlic, minced

  • 1 Tablespoon flat-leaf parsley, chopped

• Step 3

  If the mixture seems dry, add a bit more milk. If too wet, add more dry breadcrumbs. Roll the mixture into balls about the size of golf balls.  

• Step 4

  When ready to cook, set the Traeger to 325℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

• Step 5

  Arrange the meatballs directly on the grill grate. Bake for 30 - 35 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.

  00:30

  325 ˚F / 163 ˚C

• Step 6

  In the meantime, heat the jarred marinara in a pan on the stovetop. Transfer the cooked meatballs to the pan and let them simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.

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  Ingredients

  • 1 Jar (24 oz) marinara sauce

• Step 7

  In a small bowl, combine ingredients for the garlic butter and mix well. Spread garlic butter onto cut side of sub rolls and place butter side down directly on the grill grates and cook 10 minutes. 

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  Ingredients

  • 1 Stick (8 Tbsp) unsalted butter, melted

  • 1 Tablespoon garlic, minced

  • 1 Tablespoon flat-leaf parsley, chopped

  • 4 Whole sub rolls, split

• Step 8

  Remove sub rolls from grill and transfer to a half sheet tray butter side up. Add 3-4 meatballs to each roll and spoon a bit of sauce over top. Top each sub with two slices of provolone then transfer the sheet tray to the grill. Bake for 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.  

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  325 ˚F / 163 ˚C

  Ingredients

  • 8 Slices provolone cheese

• Step 9

  Remove from grill and enjoy!