Hot and Spicy Campfire Baked Meatballs Recipe
This hot and spicy campfire baked meatballs recipe is one of my favorites. Camping and cooking over an open fire are two of our favorite activities
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- Large Cast Iron Skillet w Lid
- Wooden Utensil Set
- foil paper
- Large Fire Grate
Ingredients
- chopped rosemary
- chopped basil
- chopped garlic leaves
- ½ bunch Italian parsley
- 1 sprig fresh oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¾ tsp salt kosher
- 1/2 cup Louisiana hot sauce
- ½ tsp black pepper fresh cracked
- ½ cup ricotta cheese whole milk
- ½ cup breadcrumbs seasoned
- 1 egg large
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
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Instructions
- Prepare the open fire with a wire grate or haning spit for the dutch oven.
- Mince oregano (one tablespoon) and parsley (half a cup) coarsely. Mix the following ingredients in a big bowl: parsley, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, ricotta, breadcrumbs, rosemary, basli, garlic leaves, milk, and egg. Toss in the hot sauce.
- Toss in the ground beef and stir until combined.
- Make meatballs the size of a golf ball.
- Make 12 equal parts of the beef mixture, shape each into a meatball, and place in a covered dutch oven. Before baking for 15-20 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F, drizzle with oil.
- Remove from skillet or dutch oven and rest 5 minutes; serve.
Notes
Note: These meatballs can be prepared in advance for a camping trip. Form the ground beef mixture into meatballs after mixing according to the recipe. Lay the meatballs out on a baking sheet and set them aside to freeze. Keep in the freezer for at least four to five hours, or until completely solid.
After the meatballs have frozen, put them in freezer-safe containers and keep them there until you're ready to bring them to the campsite and finish cooking. For another option, wrap the frozen meatballs in foil according to the recipe's directions. Then, move to a cooler or a plastic bag with a zipper cover. When you get to the campsite, proceed with the recipe as written, but thaw the meatballs first.
Nutrition
Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 9gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 222mgPotassium: 146mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 83IUVitamin C: 0.003mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 1mg
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