Quick Grilled Meatball Skewers with Spicy Tomato Glaze

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Juicy beef and pork meatballs grilled on skewers and brushed with a tangy, spicy tomato glaze for fast, crowd-pleasing bites. This Italian-inspired summer cookout recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 6 Italian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 8 ounces ground beef, 8 ounces ground pork, 1/3 cup bread crumbs, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 large egg, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp dried oregano. Mix gently until just combined.
  2. Step 2: Shape the mixture into 24 small meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter, and thread 4 meatballs onto each of 6 soaked wooden skewers.
  3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium heat (350°F). Brush the meatball skewers with 2 tbsp olive oil and grill for 8-10 minutes, turning every 3 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through and nicely browned.
  4. Step 4: While grilling, combine 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes, 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, and 1 tbsp honey in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Step 5: Brush the spicy tomato glaze onto the meatball skewers during the last 2 minutes of grilling, turning to coat all sides before removing from the grill.
  6. Step 6: Serve warm with extra glaze on the side for dipping.

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