Easy Swedish Meatballs on the Grill or Smoker

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The perfect recipe for a busy weeknight – Easy Swedish Meatballs combine ground beef with a creamy sauce that can be made on a grill or smoker

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Total Time50

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Swedish

Servings:

Heat Grill: Heat your grill to medium heat (350F degrees) with a direct heat zone. Use Cowboy Charcoal cherry wood chips or chunks for a smokey flavor.

Mix: Place the breadcrumbs and milk in a bowl. Let soak for 5 minutes. Mix in the ground beef, shallots and seasonings. Shape into 32 one-inch meatballs. Chill while the grill heats up.
Grill: Grill for 20 minutes, flipping at least once. Remove from grill and set aside.

Sauté: Place a skillet on the grill or stove over medium heat. Melt butter. Add the shallots and sauté, until tender. Add the garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
Make Roux: Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring often.
Thicken Sauce: Whisk in the beef broth, cream, soy sauce and seasoning. Continue cooking, stirring often until thickened.

Heat Meatballs: Place meatballs in the sauce. Gently stir to coat. Turn the grill or burner to low, and let the meatballs reheat.
Serving Suggestion: Serve over a bed of mashed potatoes or egg noodles with a side of lingonberry or cherry jam. Garnish with fresh parsley.

As an option, substitute 1 pound ground beef with 1 pound of ground pork.

If you use leaner beef or ground chicken or turkey, add 1 egg to the mix.

Instead of the brisket or ooomami rubs, you can also use kosher salt and black pepper. Consider adding a touch of allspice and nutmeg, as well.

If the meatballs stick to the grill, use a spatula to release them and then turn them with a pair of tongs.

Nutrition values account for 8 meatballs per person and do not include the potatoes, noodles or jam.