These oval meatballs on a stick are both totally fun for
kids to eat and incredibly delicious. Don't assume that only children will go
nuts for these, because once adults get a taste, they'll want a share, too. If
you like, serve with a dish of warm marinara or pizza sauce for dipping.
Ingredients:
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1 pound ground beef
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Olive oil
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12 bamboo skewers
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan
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1/2 cup breadcrumbs
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1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
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1 egg, lightly beaten
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1/4 cup milk
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6 mozzarella string-cheese sticks
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1 small yellow onion
Preparation:
1.
Soak the skewers in lukewarm water for 20
minutes while you prepare the meatballs, and preheat a gas grill (or burn down
the coals) to medium heat.
2.
Put the breadcrumbs, egg and milk in a bowl and
stir. Let soak for 5 minutes to allow breadcrumbs to absorb the liquid, and
then add beef, onion, Parmesan and Italian seasoning. Mix well to combine.
(This job is easier when you use your clean hands.
3.
Cut each cheese stick in half so that you have
12 short pieces. Carefully thread each piece lengthwise onto the tip of a
skewer, pushing it down gently so that you have about 1 inch of skewer showing
at the tip. (Don’t push too hard or fast or the cheese sticks might break into
strings.)
4.
Carefully mold 2 to 3 tablespoons of the meat
mixture around piece of cheese to make an elongated, oval meatball. Try to
cover the cheese completely, but don’t make your meatball too thick.
5.
Grill over direct heat for about 10 minutes,
turning several times to prevent charring.
Happy Cooking ☺