Grilled Skewered Meatballs
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 pound ground chuck
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 clove garlic clove garlic
- 1 large egg large egg
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian parsley
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Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the baking soda and lemon juice. Add the meat to the bowl and mix with your hands.,In a small bowl, combine the salt, oregano, dill, pepper, and cinnamon.,Add the seasonings to the bowl with the meat, along with the garlic, egg, and panko. Mix thoroughly with your hands.,Simply Recipes / Mike Lang,Simply Recipes / Mike Lang,Simply Recipes / Mike Lang
- Divide the meat mixture into 12 equal balls, each about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Place on a sheet pan, cover with plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.,Simply Recipes / Mike Lang,Simply Recipes / Mike Lang
- Prepare the grill for direct medium heat, 375 to 425°F.
- Using flat grilling skewers, hold a meatball in the palm of your hand while inserting the skewer through the center. Load each skewer with 3 meatballs, being sure to leave space between. With a basting brush, lightly brush both sides of the meatballs skewers with the olive oil.,Simply Recipes / Mike Lang,Simply Recipes / Mike Lang
- With a grill brush, brush the cooking grates clean. Grill the meatball skewers over direct heat with the lid closed as much as possible, flipping once, until their internal temperature reaches 155ºF with an instant-read thermometer (about 8 to 14 minutes).,If you feel a little bit of resistance when lifting the skewer, it’s not ready. Give it a minute more and try again.,Simply Recipes / Mike Lang,Simply Recipes / Mike Lang
- Remove the meatballs from the skewers, garnish with the parsley, and serve.,Love the recipe? Leave us stars and a comment below!,When moving the skewers on the grill or taking them off, be sure to wear heat-resistant grill gloves as the metal is hot. I have scars.,Simply Recipes / Mike Lang
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