Description
A flavorful BBQ dish featuring stuffed and smoked pasta shells that combines meats and cheese for a smoky delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 12 manicotti shells
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, cheddar cheese, onions, barbecue sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the mixture into the manicotti shells.
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F.
- Place the stuffed shells on the smoker rack and smoke for 2 hours.
- Increase the temperature to 250°F and smoke for an additional 30 minutes until the shells are tender and the meat is cooked through.
- Remove from the smoker and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, use applewood for smoking to add a subtle sweetness. Serve with additional barbecue sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Method: Main Dish
- Cuisine: American BBQ
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 22g