Jalapeno Bacon Smoked Meatballs
These jalapeno bacon smoked meatballs are simply unbeatable! Say goodbye to bland meatballs; these smoked meatballs combine cheddar, jalapenos, and bacon for the best-tasting meatball around.
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Smoked Meatballs
Servings: 4 people
Author: Susie Bulloch
- 1 pound 80/20 ground beef
- ¾ cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 jalapenos seeds removed, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon Hey Grill Hey Beef Rub or equal parts salt and pepper
- ½ pound bacon cut in half
- 1 cup Hey Grill Hey Apple Jalapeno BBQ sauce recipe in notes section
Preheat. Preheat your smoker to 275 degrees F.
Make the meatballs. In a large bowl, gently combine the beef, bread crumbs, eggs, garlic, cheddar, jalapenos, and Hey Grill Hey Beef Rub. Form the meat mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls.
Wrap in bacon. Wrap each ball with a half piece of bacon and secure each with a toothpick.
Smoke the meatballs. Place the meatballs directly on the grill grates and smoke for 40 minutes or until the meatballs reach 155 degrees F.
Add sauce. Brush the meatballs with Apple Jalapeno BBQ Sauce and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes or until they reach 165 degrees F. If you want crispier bacon, increase the heat in your smoker to 350-400 degrees F.
Enjoy. Remove the meatballs from the smoker to a serving platter. Be sure to remove the toothpicks from the meatballs before serving with extra sauce on the side, if desired.
Calories: 958kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 67g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Cholesterol: 259mg | Sodium: 1652mg | Potassium: 718mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 955IU | Vitamin C: 9.4mg | Calcium: 498mg | Iron: 4.4mg