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These savory and delicious Smoked Meatball Biscuits are a fun twist on a traditional meatball sub sandwich. Tender, juicy and cheesy meatballs all wrapped in a biscuit dough, smoked on the grill for that extra flavor. Easy to make, fun to eat and enjoyed by everyone.

sliced smoked meatball biscuits dipped in marinara sauce.

Ingredient List for Smoked Meatball Biscuits.

  • Ground Beef and Pork Mix: I like using a mix of ground beef and pork for my meatballs. 2/3 beef and 1/3 pork.
  • Shallot: to give the meatball some crunch. Can be substituted with a yellow onion.
  • Parsley: freshly chopped herbs add flavor to the smoked meatballs.
  • Minced garlic: adds a strong robust flavor to the meat.
  • Egg: glue or binding agent for the meatball ingredients.
  • Breadcrumbs: works as the binder for the meatball ingredients.
  • All purpose seasoning: adds levels of salt, pepper, paprika and garlic to the meatballs.
  • String cheese: cheesy center of the meatball.
  • Pillsbury Biscuit Dough: needed bread for the smoked meatball sliders.
  • Marinara sauce: tangy and saucy application for the meatballs.

Dad’s Seasonings

Must have grillin seasonings!

Step 1: How to make the best meatballs step by step.

There are so many meatball recipes out there to pick from. From small to large, meat options and flavoring, if you don’t have a good recipe, you have to try my easy and delicious meatballs.

For my smoked meatball biscuit recipe, I used a mix of ground beef and pork in my recipe. Use 2/3 ground beef usually an 80/20 lean to fat ratio blend, and 1/3 of ground pork.

Recipe Tip

Pork adds fat to the recipe keeping the meatballs moist and tender. Try it next time you’re making meatballs

In a large mixing bowl, add the ground meat, plain breadcrumbs which will work as a binding agent, egg for the same purpose, finely chopped shallot, parsley, minced garlic, Dad’s all purpose rub and Worcestershire sauce.

Meatball mixture in a metal bowl.

The seasoning used in my meatball recipe is slightly different than the traditional Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. An all purpose rub provides the necessary elements of salt and pepper, as well as layers of paprika that add a taste of smokiness. Worcestershire sauce adds an umami flavor adding more of those salty notes needed to uplift the meatballs.

Piece of mozzarella cheese in the middle of a flat meatball mix patty.

Mix the ingredients together making sure to get an even blend. But be carefull not to overwork it. The more you mix and work it, the tougher the meatballs will become. Mix just enough to have everything well incorporated.

Next scoop out 2 tablespoon sized scoops of the mix and form it into a flat patty. Add a small piece of cut up string cheese or any mozzarella cheese and wrap the mix around the cheese forming a perfectly round meatball. Golf ball size or slightly larger is the ideal size.

I like smoking these on a wire rack. Not only does it make it easier to put them on the grill, but it also allows the smoke to penetrate from all sides. More smoke = more flavor!

For a very different but fun meatball recipe, try my Grilled PB&J Meatballs. Uses the same meatball recipe and mixes them in a deliciously sweet sauce. A classic PB&J just got meaty.

round formed raw meatballs on a wire rack.

Step 2: Smoke some meatballs

Smoking the meatballs on the grill adds another layer of delicious flavors you normally cannot achieve in the oven. That said, baking these meatballs in the oven at the same time and temp will work just as well if you don’t have a smoker.

Smoked meatballs on the grill.

Preheat the grill or smoker to 250 degrees and set for indirect heat. I used my Weber pellet grill for this recipe.

Let the meatballs smoke and cook for 30-45 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove them from the grill and let them completely cool down. This step is very important because we will be wrapping them in dough next.

Follow a similar recipe and make this easy smoked meatloaf. This is not your mama’s meatloaf from back in the day. Tender, juicy, flavorful with hints of smokiness from the grill. It’s an upgraded meatloaf brought into the 21st century. Enjoy with a side of creamy smoked mac and cheese and dinner is served!

Step 3: Assemble The Smoked Meatball Biscuits.

This step is where it gets fun! Sure, you can take those smoked meatballs and plop them in a sub roll for a tasty sandwich, but where is the fun in that?

I used ready made, store bought biscuit dough. If you have a recipe that is tried and true, this is the time to use it. I personally like the convenience of the store bought option. They are delicious, flaky and less messy.

Open the packaging and slice each biscuit in half. Roll each piece to a thin flat layer. Place the cooled smoked meatball in the center and wrap it. Make sure to close all the edges by pinching the dough together. We are trying to keep everything inside the dough but you will most likely have some separation during the cook. That’s completely fine!

Sliced in half biscuit dough rounds.
flat biscuit dough with a  meatball in the middle, and image on the right has the meatball wrapped in the biscuit dough.

Increase the grill temperature to 350 degrees and place the biscuit wrapped meatballs on a greased up sheet pan and back on the grill.

Total cook time is 10-15 minutes. The biscuits need to bake and turn a nice golden brown color.

2 minutes before removing them from the grill, melt some butter, add minced garlic, leftover chopped parsley and a pinch of salt. Mix the ingredients together and brush the smoked meatball biscuits. Speaking of garlic, be sure to check out my easy grilled garlic bread recipe.

When everything is done, remove the biscuits from the grill, let them cool down for a minute or 2, seve and enjoy! And don’t forget the marinara sauce for dipping!

Smoked Meatball Biscuits served on a plate with marinara sauce in the middle
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Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the secret to a tender meatball?

Adding ground pork to the recipe will add fat and keep the meatball moist and tender. And be sure not to overwork the meat when mixing! Mix it just long enough until everything is incorporated.

Why do meatballs fall apart in sauce?

If your meatballs are falling apart that means they do not have a binding agent. As meat cooks, it shrinks which separates and crumbles ground meat. Adding an egg and breadcrumbs will prevent this from happening.

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Smoked Meatball Biscuits

These savory and delicious Smoked Meatball Biscuits are a fun twist on a traditional meatball sub sandwich.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 People

Ingredients 

  • 0.75 lbs Ground beef (80/20)
  • 0.25 lbs Ground pork
  • 1 tbsp All purpose rub
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce.
  • 1 tbsp Minced garlic
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup Parsley
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Shallot or quarter yellow onion, diced
  • 4 String cheese sticks
  • 8 Biscuit dough rounds

Garlic Butter

  • 1/2 stick Butter
  • 1 tbsp Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Parsley
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions 

  • In a large mixing bowl, add in the meat, all purpose seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, egg, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, diced shallot and parsley.
  • With your hands, mix all the ingredients together.  Make sure to blend in all the loose ingredients massaging them into the meat.
  • Scoop up the mixture, make a flat patty and place a 1/4 of string cheese piece in the middle. Wrap the meat around and roll it into a golf ball sized meatball and place them on a greased up wire rack.
  • Heat up the grill to 250 degrees, set it up for indirect heat and place the wire rack with the meatballs on the grill.
  • Smoke the meatballs on the grill until they reach 145 degrees internal temp.
  • Remove them from the grill and let them completely cool down.
  • Remove the biscuit dough from the packaging, slice in half and flatten each one out. You can use a rolling pin or your hands.
  • Place a meatball on the dough and close it shut but pinching the ends together.
  • Grease a sheet pan and place the biscuit wrapped meatballs on the pan and back on the grill at 350 degrees.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes until the crust turns golden brown.
  • Just before removing the smoked meatball biscuits from the grill, melt a stick of butter, add a tablespoon of minced garlic, leftover chopped parsley and a pinch of salt. Mix together and brush the biscuits.
  • Continue cooking for a few more minutes. When the biscuits are done, remove them from the grill and let them cool down for a minute. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping and enjoy!

Notes

  • Don’t overwork the meat when mixing with the other ingredients or the meatballs will be tough and dense. Mix just long enough to incorporate all the ingredients together. 
  • Substitute a shallow with yellow onion.
  • Feel free to use flavored breadcrumbs to give them meatballs a punch of flavor.
  • Use store bought biscuit dough for convenience and mess free recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 721kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 137mg | Sodium: 1082mg | Potassium: 685mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1515IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 194mg | Iron: 8mg
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I make easy meals that anyone can replicate at home. I’m not a professionally trained chef, just your average guy that likes to fire up the grill. So follow along and see what’s cooking today!

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  1. 5 stars
    If you like meatball subs, you will LOVE this recipe. Perfect for any tailgate or party! I hope you like it as much as I do!