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Big Cheesy Meatballs

Big Cheesy Meatballs

Lee - Smoke & Sear
Servings: 4 Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins Difficulty: Intermediate Family Friendly Family Friendly Party Pleaser Party Pleaser Smoke & Sear Fav. Smoke & Sear Fav.
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Cheesy, Smoky, and Packed with Flavour

Meatballs are a staple in many households, but let’s kick it up a notch. These meatballs are gigantic, stuffed with cheese, and smoked to bring out an amazing flavour. Whether you’re feeding the kids or having a BBQ with friends, these meatballs are guaranteed to impress. Let’s get cooking!

Big Cheesy Meatballs

Beef
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Prep Time 1 hr Cook Time 2 hrs Rest Time 10 mins Total Time 3 hrs 10 mins
Difficulty: Intermediate Cooking Temp: 120  C Servings: 4 Estimated Cost: £ 20 Calories: Approximately 400 per serving Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Author: Lee - Smoke & Sear Cooking Method: , Cuisine: Courses: Recipe Keys: Family Friendly Family Friendly Party Pleaser Party Pleaser Smoke & Sear Fav. Smoke & Sear Fav.

Ingredients

Meatballs

Cheese Filling

Coating

Sauce

Instructions

  1. Setting up the ProQ

    • Get Started: Dust off the ProQ and set it up using the Minion method with Coconut Charcoal Briquettes.
    • Ignite: Place a small pile of Kamado Joe Big Block XL Lumpwood Charcoal in the centre to ignite.
    • Add Smoke: Add Bourbon Infused Oak from The Oak Bloke for smoking. Fill the water pan with lava rocks.

  1. Preparing the Meatballs

    • Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine beef mince, coconut flour, chopped onion, Mediterranean seasoning, garlic paste, egg yolks, whisked egg whites, bacon lardons, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
    • Shape Meatballs: Divide the mixture into 100g portions. Place a mozzarella pearl in the center of each portion and shape the meat around it, ensuring it's sealed well.
    • Coat: Roll each meatball in grated parmesan cheese and place on a baking tray for easy transfer.

  2. Smoking the Meatballs

    • Stabilize Temperature: Once the ProQ is stable at around 120°C (250°F), place the meatballs inside.
    • Smoke: Smoke the meatballs for about 1.5 hours until they reach an internal temperature of 60°C (140°F).

  3. Adding the Sauce

    • Prepare Sauce: In a large disposable foil tray, add a layer of bolognese sauce.
    • Add Meatballs: Place the smoked meatballs on top of the sauce, then pour additional bolognese sauce over them.
    • Top with Cheese: Place a slice of mozzarella on each meatball and sprinkle with fresh chopped basil.

  4. Final Cooking

    Return to Smoker: Place the tray back in the ProQ and continue cooking until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F).

  5. Serving

    • Rest: Let the meatballs rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
    • Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy your smoky, cheesy meatballs with a delicious gooey centre!

Equipment

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Note

  • Extra Smoky: For an extra smoky flavour, you can add more wood chips during the smoking process.
  • Make Ahead: These meatballs can be prepped and stored in the fridge a day before cooking.
Keywords: meatballs, cheesy meatballs, smoked meatballs, BBQ meatballs, ProQ, Kamado Joe, family-friendly BBQ, smoked cheese meatballs
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Tom’s name is now on the jet, the black flying suit is on, the helmet has been unveiled, and the 2026 display season is starting to feel very real.

The aircraft, the pilot, the team behind it — all coming together for what looks like it’s going to be an unbelievable season.

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Temps tracked with the @meatermade , because guessing on a steak like this is how you turn dinner into financial regret.

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Comment COWBOY and I’ll send you the link to my website with the full step-by-step guide for how I cook a steak like this, plus how I make the cowboy butter.

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