Grilling: Italian-Style Meatballs With Pecorino And Parmesan
In this recipe, juicy and flavorful meatballs are made with a combination of ground chuck and pork, seasoned with garlic, Parmesan, and Pecorino Romano. These tender meatballs are grilled to perfection, creating a delicious charred crust while keeping the insides moist and tasty. With a hint of red pepper flakes for a little kick, these meatballs are a perfect addition to your next meal. Serve them with your favorite marinara sauce for a delightful dish that will surely satisfy your cravings.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chuck
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/3 cup grated Pecorino Romano
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Olive oil
- , for dipping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together chuck, pork, bread crumbs, eggs, Parmesan, Pecorino, garlic, parsley, and red pepper flakes until thoroughly combined. Roll out meat mixture into balls 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Season meatballs all over liberally with salt and pepper.
- Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all the charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and spread the coals evenly over entire surface of coal grate. Alternatively, set all the burners of a gas grill to high heat. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Clean and oil the grilling grate. Brush meatballs with olive oil and place on grill and cook until well browned all over and cooked through, about 8 minutes total, 2 minutes per side.
- Remove meatballs to a platter and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with marinara sauce.
Cook Time
30M
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
4 to 6
Nutrition
- Calories: 466 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 13 g
- Cholesterol Content: 166 mg
- Fiber Content: 1 g
- Protein Content: 34 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 11 g
- Sodium Content: 786 mg
- Sugar Content: 2 g
- Fat Content: 30 g
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g
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