Grilled Italian Meatballs Recipe

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Grilled Italian Meatballs
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Directions:

  1. Combine all ingredients except pasta sauce in a large mixing bowl and mix thoroughly.
  2. If using charcoal- build your fire and make it low-medium heat, about 225-250°F Coat the grates with oil or non-stick spray.
  3. Shape mixture into balls slightly smaller than a baseball, but bigger than a golf ball and then set them aside. UPDATE: I started using a 1/4 cup measuring cup to scoop the mixture and it makes the meatballs just the right size.
  4. Pour half of the sauce in a grill (oven) safe stock pot or roasting pan that will be large enough to hold all the meatballs. Place the pot/pan on the grill away from the direct heat when the fire is ready.
  5. When the grill is ready place the meatballs directly over the heat and sear on both the top and bottom for 3-5 minutes per side.
  6. When you are done searing the meatballs, place them away from the direct heat (I have a top rack on my grill and place them here).
  7. Let them cook for 5-8 more minutes or until the meatballs are firm, but not fully cooked and then place all the meatballs in the pot/pan and place that directly over the heat source.
  8. Cook for an additional 8-10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 155-160 degrees F (you could also cut a meatball in half to make sure that the meat is no longer pink in the middle).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 522.37 Kcal (2187 kJ)
Calories from fat 318.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.4g 54%
Cholesterol 146.79mg 49%
Sodium 1325.79mg 55%
Potassium 532.46mg 11%
Total Carbs 26.81g 9%
Sugars 11.16g 45%
Dietary Fiber 3.28g 13%
Protein 22.8g 46%
Vitamin C 12.9mg 21%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 11.7mg 65%
Calcium 212mg 21%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 185.52 Kcal (777 kJ)
Calories from fat 113.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.57g 54%
Cholesterol 52.13mg 49%
Sodium 470.85mg 55%
Potassium 189.1mg 11%
Total Carbs 9.52g 9%
Sugars 3.96g 45%
Dietary Fiber 1.17g 13%
Protein 8.1g 46%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 21%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 8%
Iron 4.2mg 65%
Calcium 75.3mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.7
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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