By Traeger Kitchen
3 Reviews
Walk on the wild side with this field-to-table twist on Italian meatballs. Ground beef, pork and venison are baked over maple wood and braised in a fragrant and rich red wine tomato sauce.
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Pellets
1/2 Pound | ground beef |
1/2 Pound | ground pork |
1/2 Pound | Venison, ground |
2 | eggs |
1 Tablespoon | milk |
3/4 Cup | Italian seasoned breadcrumbs |
2 Tablespoon | Parmesan cheese, grated |
2 Teaspoon | kosher salt |
1/2 Teaspoon | pepper |
6 Clove | garlic, minced |
2 Teaspoon | parsley, chopped |
4 Tablespoon | olive oil |
1/2 Cup | yellow onion, diced |
1 | 28-oz can crushed tomatoes |
1 Cup | dry red wine |
1/2 Cup | chicken stock |
1/4 Cup | Basil, Fresh, Chopped |
Step 1
When ready to cook, start the Traeger grill on Smoke with the lid open until the fire is established (4 to 5 minutes). Set the temperature to 450 degrees F and preheat, lid closed, for 10 to 15 minutes.
450 ˚F / 232 ˚C
Step 2
In a bowl combine all ingredients for meatballs and mix well being careful not to overmix. Form small balls and place them on a parchment lined baking sheet.
1/2 Pound ground beef
1/2 Pound ground pork
1/2 Pound Venison, ground
2 eggs
1 Tablespoon milk
3/4 Cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
2 Tablespoon Parmesan cheese, grated
2 Teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 Teaspoon pepper
2 Clove garlic, minced
2 Teaspoon parsley, chopped
Step 3
Place the baking sheet directly on the grill grate and cook 10-15 minutes until lightly browned.
Step 4
Heat olive oil in a medium sauce pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute until translucent. Add garlic and saute until fragrant.
4 Tablespoon olive oil
1/2 Cup yellow onion, diced
4 Clove garlic, minced
Step 5
Add crushed tomatoes, wine, and stock and season with salt and pepper.
1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes
1 Cup dry red wine
1/2 Cup chicken stock
1/4 Cup Basil, Fresh, Chopped
Step 6
Transfer sauce and meatballs to a baking dish and place directly on grill grate and cook for 10-15 minutes. Enjoy!
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