Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound 80/20 ground beef
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ c panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp parsley
- 3 cloves of minced garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh basil
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1 french baguette
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker at 275° F and add in some cherry wood for a sweet smokey flavor.
- In a large bowl, combine 1 pound of burger, 1 egg, ¼ cup parmesan cheese, ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs, 2 tbsp parsley, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper.
- Mix all of the ingredients thoroughly then form up 6 meatballs by rolling the mixture in your hand. Place the meatballs on an oiled wire rack.
- Put the wire rack directly on the smoker at 275 ℉ for 30 minutes.
- Place the meatballs in an 8 inch cast iron skillet with 24 oz of marinara sauce then put it back on the grill for an additional 10 minutes until the sauce is heated up.
- Cut your baguette on top then toast the bun for a couple of minutes.
- Assemble the sandwich with ½ cup mozzarella cheese, the smoked meatballs, 1 tbsp fresh basil, ¼ cup parmesan cheese, sauce from the pan, then top with ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Place the baguette back on the grill indirect of the heat for another 5-10 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Slice in half and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
