Surprise Meatball Skewers Recipe

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Meet the Cook: I still remember the first time I served these colorful kabobs - my family was thrilled to find a surprise in the tasty meatballs. Since I make them often, I sometimes substitute different vegetables or cheeses for variety. -Kristen Wondra, Hudson, Kansas

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Surprise Meatball Skewers Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Grill: 20 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

1/3 cup honey
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons apple juice
Dash cayenne pepper
1 egg
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste
1 pound ground beef
1 block (1-1/2 ounces) Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 12 cubes
12 small mushrooms, stems removed
1 medium green pepper, cut into pieces
1 medium sweet yellow or red pepper, cut into pieces
1 medium onion, cut into wedges

Directions

In a saucepan, combine the first five ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes or until onion is tender and sauce is slightly thickened. Remove from the heat; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Add beef and mix well. Divide into 12 portions. Place a cube of cheese in each mushroom cap; shape each meat portions round a mushroom.
On six metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternate meatballs, peppers and onion wedges. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side.
Grill 10-12 minutes longer or until meat juices run clear, turning occasionally. Brush with reserved glaze during the last 2 minutes. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 302 calories, 13 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 93 mg cholesterol, 417 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 20 g protein.

Originally published as Surprise Meatball Skewers in Country Woman September/October 1999, p29