Grilled Italian-Style Meatballs With Pecorino And P

Name: Grilled Italian-Style Meatballs With Pecorino And Parmesan Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

1
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.
2
When all the charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and spread the coals evenly over entire surface of coal grate. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill and allow to preheat for 5 minutes.
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and
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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.
5
Remove meatballs to a platter and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with marinara sauce.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground chuck, 1/2 pound ground pork, 3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs, 2 large eggs, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Grilled Italian-Style Meatballs With Pecorino And Parmesan Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Grilled Italian-Style Meatballs With Pecorino And Parmesan Recipe

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