ITALIAN MEATBALL HORS D’ OEURVES

[George Banning Participant Richland, WA. 99352 Cheers: 178]

Here’s a recipe that we’ve used while RVing and it was a real hit with everyone.

 

Italian Meatball HORS d’ OEURVES

Ingredients

 

3/4 cup dry bread crumbs

Olive oil

2 strips raw bacon, finely chopped

1 small onion, chopped fine (about 1/2 cup)

1 clove garlic, minced

1-1/2 pounds ground beef

1/2 pound Italian sausage

1 cup grated parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

 

Preparation
^{Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the bacon, onion, and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes or until the onion is translucent and the bacon has begun to render its fat. Add to the bread mixture and let cool}

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Add the ground beef, Italian sausage, Parmesan, parsley, salt, pepper, basil, and oregano. Thoroughly mix with your hands}

^{Generously oil your hands with olive oil and form the meat mixture into 1-1/2 inch balls}

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In the meantime get your BBQ grill preheated to around 350 degrees}

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Arrange the meatballs on the grill grate. Grill for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of a meatball is 160 degrees F. Let the meatballs rest for 5 minutes. Skewer them on toothpicks or short bamboo skewers and serve with warmed marinara or other sauce. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired.}

[Norma Participant Texas Cheers: 3 371]

o YUMMY!

1996 Honorbuilt Eldorado C320 "Lurch" | Chewbacca is my co-pilot

[Bob and Nancy Participant Connecticut Cheers: 1 410]

It’s got bacon, Bob will love it!-Nancy

[Gail Joyner Participant Peachtree City GA (after Aug 1 moving to Highland Illinois) Cheers: 410]

Wow I’ve never cooked meatballs on a grill before.  I’m going to try this out for sure.

[Dan Huhn Participant Shoreline Wa. Cheers: 622]

anything with bacon is good !!!! you cant go wrong….

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