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Smoky Cheesy Meatballs on the Ninja Woodfire

Lee - Smoke & Sear
Servings: 4 Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Difficulty: Intermediate
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Juicy Beef Meatballs Smoked to Perfection
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Get ready to show off the power of your Ninja Woodfire Grill with these Smoky Cheesy Meatballs. Big, juicy, and stuffed with gooey buffalo mozzarella, these meatballs are pure comfort food with a gourmet twist. Topped with Gouda and paired with bolognaise sauce and pasta, this dish is a winner for BBQ enthusiasts. Perfect for feeding 5–6 people with a bit left over to enjoy later.

Smoky Cheesy Meatballs on the Ninja Woodfire

Prep Time 30 mins Cook Time 1 hr Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
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Difficulty: Intermediate Cooking Temp: 125  C Servings: 4 Estimated Cost: £ 25 Calories: Approximately 650 per serving Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

For the Topping:

For Serving:

Instructions

  1. Mix and Shape:

    Combine beef mince, coconut flour, onion, seasoning, garlic paste, eggs, bacon lardons, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly and form into 15 meatballs (100g each). Insert a cube of buffalo mozzarella in the centre of each meatball, sealing well to prevent leaks. Roll in grated Parmesan and place on a baking tray.

  2. Fire Up the Ninja Woodfire:

    Preheat your Ninja Woodfire on the 'Smoker' setting at 125°C. Use cherry wood pellets for a sweet, smoky flavour. Smoke the meatballs until they reach an internal temperature of 60°C, approximately 35 minutes.

  3. Layer the Sauce:

    Place a layer of bolognaise sauce in a disposable foil tray. Arrange the smoked meatballs on top, pour over additional sauce, and top each meatball with half a slice of Gouda. Sprinkle chopped basil over the top.

  4. Final Cook:

    Return the tray to the smoker and continue cooking until the meatballs hit 74°C internally, about 30 minutes.

  5. Air Fry the Sides:

    While the meatballs finish, air fry the garlic ciabatta breadsticks and sugardrop tomatoes for a few minutes.

  6. Serve and Enjoy:

    Serve the smoky meatballs with air-fried breadsticks, tomatoes, and cooked tagliatelle. Garnish with extra Parmesan and basil.

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Note

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of chilli flakes to the meatball mix.

These meatballs reheat beautifully, so don’t stress if you’ve got leftovers.

Keywords: smoky meatballs, Ninja Woodfire recipes, cheesy meatballs, BBQ meatballs, family BBQ recipes, smoked meatballs, Gouda recipes
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P.S. Don’t worry, the dog you can hear barking in the video occasionally wasn’t Wren . . .

Others had come out to watch the display with their lovely dogs too — one clearly less keen on the noise from the jets haha.

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Today at 10:28am (Tuesday 22nd April 2025) I witnessed the best @typhoondisplayteam of the year — 100% the best I’ve seen! Squadron Leader Nathan Shawyer absolutely smashed it over @rafconingsby There I was . . . iPhone in one hand, Wren (the dog) strapped to my waist, being swarmed by flies (note to self: change aftershave), trying to capture the magic. Worth every buzz and bite — turn your sound up and enjoy this beauty! P.S. Don’t worry, the dog you can hear barking in the video occasionally wasn’t Wren . . . Others had come out to watch the display with their lovely dogs too — one clearly less keen on the noise from the jets haha.

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And being kids, they like ’em just so. No greenery in sight – ha!

Toasted @stpierreuk brioche buns, a slather of @angusandoink Comeback sauce, double smash patties with properly melted cheese, topped off with our own bacon jam – made fresh, same way every single time. A proper house favourite. Bit of crispy onions on top and that’s it. Simple. Smashy. And they all leave with full bellies and big smiles – that’s what it’s all about.

All cooked on the mighty @blackstoneproducts griddle, and yep . . . even air-fried the chips while making the jam and burgers. We don’t mess about.

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When the kids ask for smashburgers . . . who am I to argue? And being kids, they like ’em just so. No greenery in sight – ha! Toasted @stpierreuk brioche buns, a slather of @angusandoink Comeback sauce, double smash patties with properly melted cheese, topped off with our own bacon jam – made fresh, same way every single time. A proper house favourite. Bit of crispy onions on top and that’s it. Simple. Smashy. And they all leave with full bellies and big smiles – that’s what it’s all about. All cooked on the mighty @blackstoneproducts griddle, and yep . . . even air-fried the chips while making the jam and burgers. We don’t mess about. #smashburger #blackstonegriddle #familyfavourite #bbqfamily #baconjam #doublecheese #blackstonecooking #ukbbq #stpierreuk

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Went with the classics: sausages, hash browns, bacon, beans, fried eggs, griddled tomatoes, fried bread and of course… potato waffles (because kids).

Set the Blackstone up with different zones for each bit – sausages and waffles in the hotter section, eggs and bread on the low zone. Used the integrated air fryer basket for the hash browns and the warm drawer came in clutch for holding bits while the rest cooked.

Cooking on the Blackstone is FAST.

You’ve got to juggle it all a bit, but it’s mad satisfying once you get into the rhythm. This wasn’t a fancy cook – just a proper hearty breakfast to get used to the griddle.

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First cook on the new Blackstone – had to break it in with a kid-friendly Full English! Went with the classics: sausages, hash browns, bacon, beans, fried eggs, griddled tomatoes, fried bread and of course… potato waffles (because kids). Set the Blackstone up with different zones for each bit – sausages and waffles in the hotter section, eggs and bread on the low zone. Used the integrated air fryer basket for the hash browns and the warm drawer came in clutch for holding bits while the rest cooked. Cooking on the Blackstone is FAST. You’ve got to juggle it all a bit, but it’s mad satisfying once you get into the rhythm. This wasn’t a fancy cook – just a proper hearty breakfast to get used to the griddle. The kids? They rated it 10,000,000 out of 10, which either means I’m a breakfast legend or they need a maths lesson. Either way, I’ll take it. Plenty more cooks coming – this was just the start. #BlackstoneGriddleUK #FullEnglishOnTheGriddle #BBQBreakfast #BlackstoneCooking #FamilyBBQVibes

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Massive love to @villagebutchers for sending me this absolute unit of a pork leg (9kg of bone-in, rind-on beauty). Injected it with pineapple rum, spun it low ‘n slow on the rotisserie, then crowned it with crispy shards of crackling like some kind of BBQ king 👑

Cooked this beast on the @everdurebyhestonblumenthal Hub 2 — first time I’ve fired it up in ages. Truth be told, I was sent it back in May 2023 to review . . . but with the house move, life chaos and all that jazz, it’s been sat in the garage gathering dust. Good job I kept hold of it — it’s the only kit I own that could handle the sheer size and weight of this bad boy.

Wanna try it yourself? Full step-by-step recipe is live now:

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🍍🔥 Pineapple Express Pulled Pork — with shatter-crisp crackling so savage, you’ll hear it from three streets over. Massive love to @villagebutchers for sending me this absolute unit of a pork leg (9kg of bone-in, rind-on beauty). Injected it with pineapple rum, spun it low ‘n slow on the rotisserie, then crowned it with crispy shards of crackling like some kind of BBQ king 👑 Cooked this beast on the @everdurebyhestonblumenthal Hub 2 — first time I’ve fired it up in ages. Truth be told, I was sent it back in May 2023 to review . . . but with the house move, life chaos and all that jazz, it’s been sat in the garage gathering dust. Good job I kept hold of it — it’s the only kit I own that could handle the sheer size and weight of this bad boy. Wanna try it yourself? Full step-by-step recipe is live now: 👉 https://www.smokeandsear.world/BBQ-recipes/pineapple-express-pulled-pork-with-shatter-crisp-crackling/ #SmokeAndSear #PineappleExpressPulledPork #CracklingKings #RotisserieLife #BBQUK #EverdureHub2 #PulledPorkPerfection #OutdoorCooking #PineappleBBQ #BBQCrackling #BBQMad #MeatMatters #VillageButchers #BackyardBBQ #LowAndSlow #BBQGoals #BBQRecipe