Name: Grilled Italian-Style Meatballs With Pecorino and Parmesan
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
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; Marinara sauce, for dipping

Grilled Italian-Style Meatballs With Pecorino and Parmesan

Pecorino and Parmesan cheeses add a complex salty bite to these Italian-style meatballs made of ground chuck and pork, melding with the other seasonings to create a delicious, cohesive flavor throughout. These could be the best meatballs I've ever had.

30 min total 20 min prep 10 min cook 6 456 cal

Instructions

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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 Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all the charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and spread the coals evenly over entire surface of coal grate. Alternatively, set all the burners of a gas grill to high heat. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill, and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Clean and oil the grilling grate. Brush meatballs with olive oil, place on grill, and cook until well-browned all over and cooked through, about 8 minutes total, 2 minutes per side.
3 Transfer meatballs to a platter and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with marinara sauce.