Grilled Swedish Meatball Kebabs

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 17
Grilled Swedish Meatball Kebabs with Squash and Bell Peppers
in Grilled

Prep

20 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

32 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3/4 lb ground beef
3/4 lb ground pork
1 1/4 cups fine fresh breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon salt ( to taste )
fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup Dijon mustard
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 medium yellow squash
1 onion
2 yellow bell peppers
1 pint vine-ripened yellow cherry tomato

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
400
Sugar
11g
Fat
24g
Swedish meatballs are a beloved dish around the world, and these Grilled Swedish Meatball Kebabs put a new twist on the classic recipe. The use of fresh vegetables and the grilling technique make it a perfect dish for summer BBQs or outdoor parties. The combination of ground beef, pork, and spices creates a flavor explosion in each meatball, and the added vegetables make it a healthy and fulfilling meal option. Whether you're entertaining guests or cooking for your family, the Grilled Swedish Meatball Kebabs will be a hit at your next gathering.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, ground pork, fine fresh breadcrumbs, egg, finely chopped onion, ground allspice, salt, and fresh ground black pepper.
2.Take 1/4 cup of meat mixture, and shape it into a small meatball, repeat until all the meat mixture has been used.
3.Thread the meatballs onto skewers, alternating with slices of yellow squash, onion, and yellow bell peppers, and tomato.
4.In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, packed brown sugar, cider vinegar, vegetable oil, and finely chopped fresh parsley leaves.
5.Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
6.Brush the kebabs with the Dijon mustard mixture and grill the kebabs, turning and basting with the Dijon mustard mixture, until the meatballs are cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.

PROS

The Grilled Swedish Meatball Kebabs are flavorful and perfect for summer BBQs or outdoor parties.
The use of fresh vegetables makes it a healthy dish, and the protein from the ground beef and pork will keep you full for hours.

CONS

Grilling the kebabs can be time-consuming, and the meatballs can fall apart if not prepared correctly.
The dish also requires a lot of ingredients and may be expensive to make for large groups.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The Grilled Swedish Meatball Kebabs are a great source of protein from the lean ground beef and pork. The vegetables used in the dish, such as yellow squash, onion, and yellow bell peppers, are high in fiber and vitamin C, making it a healthy and well-rounded meal. However, the use of breadcrumbs and Dijon mustard can add extra calories and sodium to the dish.

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