Whether you’re entertaining friends or just trying to feed the family, these venison meatballs are a familiar and delicious way to introduce venison to someone new. Add an extra bit of fun by serving them on mini skewers with a side of creamy dill sauce for dipping.
INGREDIENTS:
2 lb ground venison
2 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
2 eggs
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
½ cup melted butter
½ cup heavy cream
2 cups bread crumbs/wheat bran
For the Dill Sauce
½ cup melted butter
¼ cup flour
1 cup bone broth (half a pack)
2 cups sour cream
1 tablespoon dried dill weed
½ tsp allspice
STEP 1: Preheat oven to 375°.
STEP 2: Lightly drizzle a rimmed baking sheet with olive or avocado oil.
STEP 3: To prepare the Dill Sauce, whisk flour into melted butter until smooth then stir in bone broth. Lastly fold in the sour cream and seasoning. Set aside.
STEP 4: In another large bowl, combine breadcrumbs, salt and pepper, beaten eggs and cream. Allow to soak for 1-2 minutes. Add onions and ground venison, mixing gently by hand to combine. Do not over-work.
STEP 5: Roll out golf-ball sized meatballs.
STEP 6: Place meatballs on baking sheet. Lightly drizzle melted butter on top of meatballs.
STEP 7: Bake for 15 min, then turn and bake for 15 more or until browned and cooked through.
STEP 8: To serve, drizzle meatballs with dill sauce. For added fun, add small skewers to each meatball.
We’d love to see what you create! Share a photo of your venison meatballs with us on Facebook and Instagram @MauiNuiVenison using #MauiNuiVenison so we can admire your skills.